HF 2580: Relating to the siting and operation of renewable electric power generating facilities

What it does

This bill relates to siting and operation of certain renewable electric power generation facilities. The bill prohibits exercising the power of eminent domain for acquiring right-of-way for, constructing, or operating any renewable electric power generation facility (facility). The bill creates standard-making ability for local authorities approving a facility proposed after January 1, 2026. The bill sets guidelines for a local authority to implement a facility setback standard, which shall include a facility’s distance from specified existing buildings based on the facility’s height.

House subcommittee · named February 5, 2026

• Rep. Shannon Lundgren (R) · shannon.lundgren@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Kenan Judge (D) · kenan.judge@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David E. Young (R) · david.young@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 3 against

For: American Power Play; Apex Clean Energy Management LLC; Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI); Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Public Airports Association; NextEra Energy; SOO Green HVDC Link ProjectCo, LLC; Scout Clean Energy; VALOR Iowa

Against: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation; Kurtis Bower; Land of the Free Action

In plain words

1. February 5, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee · as HSB 692
2. February 5, 2026House subcommittee named: Lundgren, Judge and Young · as HSB 692
3. February 11, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 692
4. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 692
5. February 16, 2026Committee vote: 19–3 · as HSB 692
6. February 18, 2026Filed in the House
7. February 18, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2580 · as HSB 692