Two energy bills sponsored by Rep. Derrin Owens, R-Fountain Green, have advanced unanimously from a Senate committee, aiming to influence Utah's energy landscape. SB61, the Energy Corridor Amendments, would require entities proposing transmission lines or energy projects to first complete a siting analysis to demonstrate the most suitable location, considering federal land where many corridors already exist. The bill seeks to protect private property rights and address concerns about cumbersome federal permitting delays.
<p>SALT LAKE CITY — Two energy bills sponsored by Rep. Derrin Owens, R-Fountain Green, advanced unanimously from a Senate committee late last week in another move eyeing Utah's energy landscape.
</p><p>Owens said cumbersome permitting delays in the federal process make it easier for project proponents to seek out private land.
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