OH HB190

Permits county boards of commissioners to adopt resolutions establishing alternative minimum setback requirements for wind turbines, with setbacks equal to 1.1 times the turbine height or at least 1,125 feet from nearest residential structures on adjacent property

Allows counties to consult with the power siting board before adopting setback resolutions, with consultation costs paid by the wind farm developer

Permits counties to revoke prior setback resolutions, but prior resolutions remain applicable to projects where notice of intent to construct was filed before revocation

Extends qualified energy project tax exemption deadlines by 5 years, changing application deadlines from December 31, 2015 to 2020 for renewable energy projects and from December 31, 2017 to 2022 for clean coal/nuclear/cogeneration projects

Extends tax exemption period from tax year 2016 to 2021 for renewable energy projects and from 2021 to 2026 for clean coal/nuclear/cogeneration projects, provided property is placed in service before the new deadline dates