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Co-Location Energy Act: Easier Renewable Energy Development on Existing Leases

This act aims to simplify the construction of solar and wind power facilities on areas already leased for oil, gas, coal, or geothermal energy extraction. This allows companies to more efficiently use existing land, potentially accelerating clean energy development in the U.S. Citizens may benefit from increased availability of renewable energy and potentially more stable energy prices in the future.
Key points
Allows solar and wind power facilities on land already leased for fossil fuels and geothermal energy.
Requires consent from the current leaseholder for new renewable projects.
Aims to expedite environmental impact assessments for certain renewable projects.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_896
Sponsor: Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
Process start date: 2025-03-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Co-Location Energy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_896.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows solar and wind power facilities on land already leased for fossil fuels and geothermal energy.
  • Requires consent from the current leaseholder for new renewable projects.
  • Aims to expedite environmental impact assessments for certain renewable projects.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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