Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program within the farmland viability program
Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Passed first chamber
- Started in
- Senate
- Latest action
- Jan 29
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What it does
Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program to provide grants to identify the best practices and strategies for agrivoltaics and dual-use solar energy projects that protect soil health during construction and decommissioning of solar arrays, utilize sustainable agricultural production practices, monitor any benefits solar energy may have on farms and to the state, track economic viability, study the commercialization of dual-use solar energy projects, and encourage equitable engagement of stakeholders.
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Who is involved
- Michelle HincheyLead sponsor
- Jeremy CooneyCo-sponsor
- Pat FahyCo-sponsor
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