A bill to prohibit States and local governments from prohibiting or limiting the connection, reconnection, modification, installation, transportation, distribution, or expansion of a renewable energy service based on the type or source of energy to be delivered, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · June 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
This bill would prevent states and local governments from blocking or restricting renewable energy projects based on the type of energy source. The legislation specifically targets wind, solar, geothermal, and energy storage systems, prohibiting states from enacting permanent bans, imposing moratoria longer than six months, or implementing restrictions like height limits under 525 feet, setback requirements over 1,000 feet, or sound limits below 50 decibels. The law would also prevent local governments from refusing road use agreements or charging permitting fees that differ from fees applied to similar energy projects. The bill applies to renewable energy services delivered through interstate commerce and affects state and local governments, their agencies, and regulatory bodies that oversee energy infrastructure. This legislation establishes federal standards that would preempt many local zoning and environmental regulations currently used to control renewable energy development.
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