Relating to battery energy storage facilities; authorizing fees.

HB 4363 requires permits for battery energy storage facilities (like lithium-ion systems) that sell energy at wholesale, directly affecting operators including electric cooperatives and municipally owned utilities. The bill authorizes the Public Utility Commission to set fees covering administrative costs and mandates fire safety standards from the state fire marshal, including minimum distances from buildings, fireproof barriers, and specialized suppression equipment. Key provisions include requiring permit holders to comply with fire safety rules and ensuring facilities meet design, maintenance, and emergency shutdown standards. This creates a regulatory framework for new battery storage projects while defining specific safety requirements for their operation.