An Act promoting solar energy canopies on large parking lots

This bill directs the state office of energy resources to create a program that encourages building solar-powered canopies over large commercial parking lots. The initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, generate renewable energy, and provide shade and weather protection for vehicles and pedestrians. To support this, the program would offer various incentives such as tax breaks, expedited permitting, and financial payments, alongside setting rules for which parking lots qualify and how much electricity they must produce. The department must form an advisory group with representatives from industries like real estate, labor, and solar energy, hold public hearings, and develop regulations to launch the program within two years.