Utah HB0016 amends regulations for solar power plants, including permitting, decommissioning, and state incentives.

Utah HB0016 enacts provisions for utility-scale solar power plants, including permitting, decommissioning, and state incentives. The bill defines terms, establishes eligibility criteria for state incentives based on land characteristics, and reduces incentives for plants on protected farmland. It creates exemptions for plants with existing agreements or incentives. The bill requires consultation with wildlife agencies, mandates a decommissioning plan, and sets financial assurance requirements. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0016 amends regulations for solar power plants, including permitting, decommissioning, and state incentives.

Utah HB0016 enacts provisions for utility-scale solar power plants, including permitting, decommissioning, and state incentives. The bill defines terms, establishes eligibility criteria for state incentives based on land characteristics, and reduces incentives for plants on protected farmland. It creates exemptions for plants with existing agreements or incentives. The bill requires consultation with wildlife agencies, mandates a decommissioning plan, and sets financial assurance requirements. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.