Bill Summary for H 319 (2017-2018)

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Mar 9 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 319 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 9, 2017
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION TO STUDY MATTERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DECOMMISSIONING OF UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR PROJECTS.
Intro. by Dixon.

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Directs the Environmental Review Commission (Commission) to study matters related to the decommissioning of utility-scale solar projects. Details six analyses the study must include, including whether any materials used in utility-scale solar projects could be classified as hazardous, and the economic feasibility and availability of recycling solar panels. Defines utility-scale solar project to mean a ground-mounted photovoltaic, concentrating photovoltaic, or concentrating solar power project directly connected to the electrical transmission grid for sale to wholesale customers, as well as solar arrays, accessory buildings, transmission facilities, and any other infrastructure necessary for the operation of the project. Requires the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the 2018 General Assembly upon its convening.