§ 35-A §3135 — Physical connection between lines of utilities authorized

1.
Connection with feed lines.
A transmission and distribution utility may extend its lines to connect with the feed lines of any other transmission and distribution utility. The commission may fix such terms and conditions as will safeguard the rights and interests of both utilities.
2.
Emergency connection and transport of energy.
The commission, in the interest of public convenience and necessity, may order any utility that is principally engaged in the transmission and distribution of electricity directly to the public or to be used ultimately by the public to transport temporarily electricity over its transmission or distribution facilities at a reasonable charge and in a manner as the commission directs when the transmission will alleviate an electric power shortage within this State that exists by reason of an emergency.

Legislative History

PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A50 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF).