§ 35-A §3148 — Periodic review of grid-enhancing technology

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Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
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Periodic review.
Beginning January 15, 2027, and every 5 years thereafter, the commission shall conduct a review or update a previous review or contract with a consultant to conduct a review or update a previous review of available grid-enhancing technology that could be implemented by a large investor-owned transmission and distribution utility to reduce or defer the need for investment in grid infrastructure in the State. The commission may produce a report or contract with a consultant to produce a report describing the grid-enhancing technology identified in the review. The commission may file information or the report for use in rate cases or other proceedings involving a large investor-owned transmission and distribution utility, including the integrated grid planning proceeding required pursuant to section 3147, subsection 2.

Legislative History

PL 2023, c. 553, §1 (NEW). PL 2025, c. 54, §2 (AMD).