California AB1016 modifies certification requirements for geothermal thermal powerplants.

AB1016 amends the Public Resources Code to allow the California Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to exempt certain geothermal thermal powerplants from certification requirements if specific criteria are met. These criteria include filing an application by June 30, 2029, and ensuring the powerplant has a net generating capacity of 50 to 150 megawatts. The bill also mandates that local governmental agencies require a discretionary permit for such projects, subject to environmental review.

California AB1016 modifies certification requirements for geothermal thermal powerplants.

AB1016 amends the Public Resources Code to allow the California Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to exempt certain geothermal thermal powerplants from certification requirements if specific criteria are met. These criteria include filing an application by June 30, 2029, and ensuring the powerplant has a net generating capacity of 50 to 150 megawatts. The bill also mandates that local governmental agencies require a discretionary permit for such projects, subject to environmental review.