An Act regulating the location of generation facilities

This bill prohibits new power generation facilities from being built within one mile of schools, playgrounds, day-care centers, churches, residential areas, or designated environmental justice communities. The law requires that the distance be measured from the facility to the outermost edge of these protected zones, ensuring a clear buffer between energy plants and sensitive locations. However, the rule does not apply to repairs or replacements of existing facilities that do not increase their power output. By establishing these specific distance limits, the legislation aims to prevent the siting of new generation sites near populated and ecologically significant areas.