Preemption of certain climate mandates

(a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no State, political subdivision of a State, or regulatory authority may establish, enforce, or continue in effect any requirement, standard, mandate, or program that— (1) requires electricity generation, retail electricity sales, or electricity procurement to include a specified percentage or quantity of electricity derived from renewable, zero-emission, or carbon-free energy resources; or (2) conditions participation in wholesale or retail electricity markets, cost recovery, or utility regulation on compliance with a requirement described in paragraph (1). (b) Voidness of inconsistent laws Any State law or other requirement that is inconsistent with subsection (a) is hereby preempted and shall have no force or effect. (c) Savings provision Nothing in this section prohibits a State, political subdivision of a State, or regulatory authority, as applicable, from owning or operating generation facilities that use renewable, zero-emission, or carbon-free energy resources.