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OK HB2155

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Dobrinski

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Renewable Energy Facility Act" requiring all renewable energy facilities (wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen) to obtain permits from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission before commencing operations

  • Requires facility operators to notify all surface, mineral, and adjacent property owners within a half-mile radius by U.S. mail at least 60 days before starting construction

  • Authorizes the Commission to assess permit filing fees up to $40,000 per permit, calculated on a per acre, per turbine, or per megawatt basis

  • Imposes penalties of $1,500 per violation per day for operating without a permit or violating Commission rules

  • Existing and under-construction energy facilities must obtain permits by January 1, 2026, with public utility-owned facilities exempt from permit fees

Legislative Description

Corporation Commission; creating the Renewable Energy Facility Act; emergency.

Last Action

HC's named: Conference Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/24/2025
Energy4/1/2025
Utilities2/4/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/4/2025

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