Pub. Resources Code, § 25120 · Chapter 2. Definitions
Pub. Resources Code, § 25120
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
“Thermal powerplant” means any stationary or floating electrical generating facility using any source of thermal energy, with a generating capacity of 50 megawatts or more, and any facilities appurtenant thereto. Exploratory, development, and production wells, resource transmission lines, and other related facilities used in connection with a geothermal exploratory project or a geothermal field development project are not appurtenant facilities for the purposes of this division.
“Thermal powerplant” does not include any wind, hydroelectric, or solar photovoltaic electrical generating facility.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 965, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1988.
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