Relating to the inclusion of recycling or disposal provisions in certain lease agreements of wind or solar power facilities.
SB 2657 requires lease agreements for wind power facilities in Texas to include specific provisions for recycling or reusing components that can be reused (such as turbine blades) and for disposing of non-reusable components at authorized waste facilities. The bill mandates that facility operators must cover these costs through financial assurance, such as bonds or letters of credit, to ensure removal, recycling, disposal, and land restoration. This applies to all wind power facility lease agreements in Texas, directly affecting operators and landowners who enter into such agreements. The bill does not address solar power facilities, as the provided text only amends wind power provisions.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Charles Perry
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