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US HB2301
Bill
Status
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Levin
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AI Summary
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Increases the national goal for renewable energy production on federal land from 25 gigawatts by 2025 to 60 gigawatts by December 31, 2030, and requires the Secretary of the Interior to update these goals within 18 months
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Requires the Bureau of Land Management to designate priority areas for solar and wind energy development on public lands, with mandatory review of land allocations at least every 10 years to balance renewable energy projects with wildlife habitat, cultural resources, and recreational uses
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Streamlines permitting by delegating wind and solar application processing to State Renewable Energy Coordination Offices, requiring cost recovery agreements within 30 days of complete applications, and mandating environmental impact statement notices within 180 days
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Establishes a revenue-sharing formula for wind and solar project payments: 25% to states, 25% to counties, 15% (dropping to 10% after 2045) for BLM permit processing, and 35% (increasing to 40% after 2045) to a new Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund
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Creates the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund to restore fish and wildlife habitat, protect wildlife corridors, preserve wetlands and water bodies, and improve recreational access to federal lands in regions affected by renewable energy projects
Legislative Description
To promote the development of renewable energy on public land, and for other purposes.
Energy
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
4/18/2025