Pennsylvania HB1567 establishes benefit agreements and fees for electric generating facilities with at least 10 megawatts capacity.

Pennsylvania HB1567 creates power plant host community benefit agreements between municipalities and owners of electric generating facilities with at least 10 megawatts capacity. The bill mandates public participation, including public meetings and forums, and requires the owner of an affected facility to pay an upfront fee of $1,000 per megawatt to the municipality and $200 per megawatt to the county. Annual payments of $700 per megawatt to the municipality and $500 per megawatt to the county are also required.

Pennsylvania HB1567 establishes benefit agreements and fees for electric generating facilities with at least 10 megawatts capacity.

Pennsylvania HB1567 creates power plant host community benefit agreements between municipalities and owners of electric generating facilities with at least 10 megawatts capacity. The bill mandates public participation, including public meetings and forums, and requires the owner of an affected facility to pay an upfront fee of $1,000 per megawatt to the municipality and $200 per megawatt to the county. Annual payments of $700 per megawatt to the municipality and $500 per megawatt to the county are also required.