2025 Session Last amended: 2021 session

§ 115B.431 — Closed Landfill Solar Redevelopment and Reuse Account

Plain-Language Summary

The state has established a dedicated account within the remediation fund to support solar energy development on closed landfill sites managed by the Pollution Control Agency. Revenues from solar project lease payments, legislative appropriations, and interest earnings flow into the account, and funds must be spent to facilitate reuse and redevelopment of closed landfill sites for solar projects.

Practical Notes
Closed landfills are often well-suited for solar development because the land cannot be used for buildings or agriculture due to contamination and cover system protection requirements. This account creates a funding mechanism that turns landfill liabilities into revenue-generating solar assets. Utilities and solar developers interested in leasing closed landfill sites should contact the Pollution Control Agency about available sites.