Texas HB560 mandates light pollution mitigation for wind turbine generators, requiring approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and.

HB560 amends the Texas Utilities Code to require electric utilities, power generation companies, and exempt wholesale generators to mitigate light pollution from wind turbine generators. The bill mandates these entities to apply for approval of light mitigation technology from the Federal Aviation Administration and install approved technology. For generators installed after December 31, 2026, entities must submit an application for technology approval 180 days before commercial operations and install the technology within 18 months of approval.

Texas HB560 mandates light pollution mitigation for wind turbine generators, requiring approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and.

HB560 amends the Texas Utilities Code to require electric utilities, power generation companies, and exempt wholesale generators to mitigate light pollution from wind turbine generators. The bill mandates these entities to apply for approval of light mitigation technology from the Federal Aviation Administration and install approved technology. For generators installed after December 31, 2026, entities must submit an application for technology approval 180 days before commercial operations and install the technology within 18 months of approval.