California Expands Streamlined Certification Program to Include Geothermal Projects
A new bill has been signed into law in California, designating geothermal projects as eligible for a streamlined approval process under the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA).
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 531, sponsored by Rogers-D and Papan-D, which amends Section 25545 of the Public Resources Code to include geothermal projects as "environmental leadership development projects".
This classification subjects geothermal projects to a streamlined approval process, similar to solar PV, wind power, energy storage, and hydrogen production facilities.
Under the existing law, the Energy Commission's certification supersedes any applicable statute, ordinance, or regulation, except as specified, and is in lieu of any permit, certificate, or similar document required by any governmental agency.
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Author's summary: California simplifies geothermal project approvals.
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