Arizona HB2457 allows utilities to build new plants without environmental compatibility certificates if colocated with large industrial energy users.

Arizona HB2457 amends state statutes to allow utilities to construct new plants without filing for or receiving a certificate of environmental compatibility if the plant is colocated with a large industrial energy user. The Arizona Corporation Commission must define terms such as "colocated" and "large industrial energy user" in the rules. Utilities must provide public notice and hold a public comment session before construction. This applies to plants colocated with large industrial energy users who have received all necessary zoning entitlements.

Arizona HB2457 allows utilities to build new plants without environmental compatibility certificates if colocated with large industrial energy users.

Arizona HB2457 amends state statutes to allow utilities to construct new plants without filing for or receiving a certificate of environmental compatibility if the plant is colocated with a large industrial energy user. The Arizona Corporation Commission must define terms such as "colocated" and "large industrial energy user" in the rules. Utilities must provide public notice and hold a public comment session before construction. This applies to plants colocated with large industrial energy users who have received all necessary zoning entitlements.