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KS · SB417FINAL · 1 COSPONSOR

Establishing requirements for the development, construction, modification, maintenance, operation and decommissioning of certain industrial energy facilities and providing jurisdiction to the state corporation commission to control and permit such development, construction, modification, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of such facilities.

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This bill establishes new regulations for industrial wind, solar, and battery energy storage facilities in Kansas. It gives the State Corporation Commission authority to permit, regulate, and enforce rules for these facilities, including requirements for permits, setback distances, and decommissioning plans. The bill also allows county commissioners to permit or deny construction, with a process for citizens to petition for an election on the matter.

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