HB1451

Green energy setbacks; creating setback requirements for certain solar energy farms; modifying setback provisions for wind energy facilities; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1451 establishes setback requirements for solar and wind energy facilities and modifies enforcement provisions.

Oklahoma HB1451 introduces setback requirements for solar and wind energy facilities. After November 1, 2025, solar farms must maintain a distance of at least one and a half nautical miles from runways and nonparticipating property lines. Wind energy facilities must also adhere to these setback requirements. Compliance attestation must be included in reports to the Corporation Commission. Disputes under this act fall under district court jurisdiction, and the Corporation Commission can enforce compliance through its administrative court system.

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Energy

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading