Renewable Energy Choice Act

This bill would bar state and local governments, including their agencies, from adopting or enforcing laws, codes, or policies that prohibit or limit connecting, installing, expanding, or accessing an energy service based on the type or source of renewable energy delivered. It defines renewable energy to include wind, solar, energy storage, and geothermal. Examples of barred actions include permanent bans on renewable projects, moratoriums longer than 6 months, height limits under 525 feet, setbacks greater than 1,000 feet, and sound limits below 50 decibels. It would also bar refusing road use agreements and charging permit fees that differ from the average fee for other energy projects of similar size.

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Sponsors

• Jeff Merkley Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors