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PA SB704

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gene Yaw

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Community and Economic Development must identify economically viable sites for natural gas electric generation projects near producing wells, pipelines, and existing transmission infrastructure

  • Identified sites must be capable of sustaining generation facilities for their full economic life and provide economic benefits to the Commonwealth and surrounding municipalities

  • Department must prepare and publish a list of suitable sites on its website and submit the list to DEP's Bureau of Air Quality

  • DEP Bureau of Air Quality will identify required air quality permits for each site, considering generation sizes, regional air quality criteria, and anticipated permit review timeframes

  • Act takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Providing for stabilization and security of Pennsylvania's electricity supply and for identifying and designating sites suitable for natural gas electric generation projects.

Last Action

Referred to Energy

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy2/5/2026
Appropriations5/12/2025
Environmental Resources & Energy5/2/2025

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