AB 1156
Solar-use easements: suspension of Williamson Act contracts: terms of easement: termination.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies California’s laws regarding solar-use easements, which allow landowners with Williamson Act contracts to temporarily dedicate their land to solar energy projects. It expands the types of solar facilities permitted under these easements to include solar energy storage and related renewable energy facilities. The bill simplifies the process for landowners to request a solar-use easement by requiring the Department of Conservation to determine eligibility upon request, rather than requiring a county or city request. It also includes provisions for community benefit agreements and requires notification to local communities before establishing a solar-use easement.
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