Small renewable energy projects; amends definition, permit by rule.

Removed nuclear energy and fusion energy from the list of eligible generation sources for small renewable energy projects.

Reorganized the definition to list energy storage facilities as a distinct category (iv) and hybrid projects as category (v), replacing the previous complex hybrid clause.

Added 'ENROLLED' header and standard act approval language, indicating the bill has passed all legislative stages.

Removed the 'HOUSE SUBSTITUTE' header and related tracking numbers, as the bill is now the final version.

The definition of 'small renewable energy project' was expanded to include electrical generation facilities using nuclear energy (up to 500 megawatts) and fusion energy (up to 400 megawatts).

The definition was updated to include a new clause for hybrid projects that combine the newly added nuclear and fusion facilities with energy storage.

The word 'dedicated' was removed from the phrase 'dedicated associated interconnection facilities' in the definition of small renewable energy projects.

A provision requiring the Department of Environmental Quality and the State Corporation Commission to enter into a memorandum of understanding was removed in the House version but reinstated in this substitute.

A new provision was added stating that the act will become effective on July 1, 2026.

Added a requirement for the Department of Environmental Quality and State Corporation Commission to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement the provisions of the act.

Changed the bill status from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' with updated session information and added House Amendment notation dated February 3, 2025.

Added bracketed text '[ dedicated ]' in three instances within the definition of 'Small renewable energy project' to indicate where the word 'dedicated' was inserted during the amendment process.