California Expands Streamlined Certification to Geothermal Projects
A new bill has been signed into law in California, making geothermal projects eligible for a streamlined approval process under the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA).
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 531, sponsored by Rogers-D and Papan-D, which classifies geothermal projects as "environmental leadership development projects." This classification subjects them to a streamlined approval process.
The Act amends Section 25545 of the Public Resources Code, extending benefits to geothermal projects, in addition to solar PV, wind power, energy storage, and hydrogen production facilities.
The Energy Commission's certification will supersede any applicable statute, ordinance, or regulation, except as specified, and is in lieu of any permit, certificate, or similar document required by any governmental agency.
Author's summary: California simplifies geothermal project approvals.
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