HB3336: Relating to electric transmission systems; prescribing an effective date.

Legislative Summary

This Act makes power companies file plans with the PUC to use grid enhancing tech. Simplifies the local review of the tech. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.2). [Digest: Makes a power company file with the PUC a plan for using grid enhancing technologies where doing so is cost-effective. Requires the plan to be updated every two years. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8).] Declares a state policy regarding the electric transmission system. Requires an electric company to file with the Public Utility Commission a strategic plan for using grid enhancing technologies where doing so is cost-effective. Requires the plan to be updated [every two years] with the integrated resource plan. Requires an electric [company to carry out the electric] company's first filed strategic plan to identify which actions can be carried out not later than January 1, 2030. Requires an electric company to conduct a cost-effectiveness and timetable analysis of multiple strategies when proposing additions, improvements or modifications to a transmission system. Requires local governments to review certain applications for the use of grid enhancing technology in an existing right-of-way or easement without holding a hearing and through the application of only clear and objective criteria. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.