Co-Location Energy Act

# Co-Location Energy Act (HR 5639) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Co-Location Energy Act aims to streamline regulations for facilities that combine multiple types of energy production at the same location—such as solar panels paired with battery storage, or wind turbines alongside natural gas plants. By reducing bureaucratic requirements for these "co-located" energy projects, the bill intends to make it easier and faster for companies to build and operate mixed-energy facilities on a single site. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily benefit energy companies and developers looking to build these combined facilities, as well as potentially consumers who might see faster deployment of new energy infrastructure. It could also affect federal land managers and environmental agencies that currently oversee permitting for such projects. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 5639 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-UT). *Note: Limited details are publicly available about specific provisions since the bill remains in early stages of the legislative process.*.