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LA HB459
Bill
Status
Passed
6/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Coates
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AI Summary
- Requires permits from the Department of Energy and Natural Resources for renewable energy battery storage facilities, onshore wind projects, and solar power generation facilities with footprints of 75 acres or more
- Mandates proof of financial security and a decommissioning plan before any permit can be issued for batteries, wind, or solar projects
- Establishes setback requirements for solar facilities: 300 feet from residential property lines, 100 feet from navigable water bodies, and 50 feet from public roads, with required vegetative screening barriers
- Exempts residential property renewable energy systems from all permit requirements, and allows parishes with existing solar ordinances to opt out of state siting standards by resolution
- Requires the secretary to promulgate implementing rules by August 31, 2026, with solar siting provisions applying to facilities beginning construction after January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides for renewable energy regulation and permitting
ENERGY/ALTERNATE
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2025.
6/11/2025
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources5/19/2025
Natural Resources and Environment4/4/2025
Full Bill Text
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