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OK SB2132
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act to regulate wind energy facilities with 500kw or greater nameplate capacity
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Requires wind energy facility owners to decommission abandoned facilities within 12 months, including removal of turbines, towers, foundations to 30 inches below grade and restoration of disturbed land
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Mandates owners file evidence of financial security (surety bond, letter of credit, or parent guaranty) with the Corporation Commission after the 10th year of operation to cover decommissioning costs, with estimates updated every 5 years
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Requires operators to provide landowners detailed payment statements including gross/net power generation, sales prices, renewable energy credit values, and itemized deductions; landowners have audit rights and can recover costs if payments are deficient by 3% or more
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Obligates owners to maintain $5 million comprehensive liability insurance naming landowners as additional insureds, with 30-day notice of policy changes
Legislative Description
Corporation Commission; creating the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act. Effective date. Emergency.
Natural Resources
Last Action
Died in GCCA
5/28/2010