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Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands and Revenue Distribution.

This act aims to facilitate the construction of wind, solar, and geothermal power plants on federal lands. It introduces new rules for distributing revenues from these projects, with portions going to states and counties, and some allocated for environmental protection and improved access to recreational areas. Citizens can expect increased clean energy production and potential benefits for local communities and the environment.
Key points
Establishes priority areas for renewable energy development on federal lands to expedite permitting processes.
Introduces a revenue distribution scheme for wind and solar projects: 25% to the state, 25% to the county, 25% for permit acceleration, and 25% to a renewable energy resource conservation fund.
Creates the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund to finance projects for habitat restoration, wildlife corridors, and improved access to recreational areas.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3330
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Process start date: 2021-05-19