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SJ71: High voltage transmission lines; SCC to require electric utility applying for approval to construct.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Chap Petersen (D-34)
Chap Petersen
(D-34)
Fairfax, VA
Served: 2008–
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Introduced |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
Status
01/09/2008: In Rules Committee
Summary
Resolution; high voltage transmission lines. States that it is the intent of the General Assembly that the State Corporation Commission require any electric utility applying for approval to construct a high voltage transmission line comply with and strive to exceed certain provisions of state and federal law regarding energy conservation and the use of renewable energy sources, and that in determining whether an applicant has demonstrated need for the transmission line, compliance with these provisions be a prerequisite to the Commission's approval of its construction.
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