Public utilities: electric utilities; certificate of public convenience and necessity; allow qualified transmission companies to obtain. Amends sec. 2 of 1995 PA 30 (MCL 460.562).
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Overview
This bill amends Michigan law to allow qualified transmission companies, specifically ‘affiliated’ and ‘independent’ transmission companies, to obtain certificates of public convenience and necessity for major transmission lines. These companies must meet specific criteria related to their connection to regional transmission organizations and their history of being affiliated with or divested from electric utilities. The bill clarifies definitions related to transmission companies and transmission lines.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘affiliated transmission company’ based on its connection to regional transmission organizations and past affiliation with electric utilities.
- Defines ‘independent transmission company’ based on its connection to regional transmission organizations and past divestiture from electric utilities.
- Establishes criteria for a ‘Certificate’ of public convenience and necessity for major transmission lines.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘major transmission line’ based on length and voltage.
- Defines ‘construction’ to exclude preconstruction activities.
- Defines ‘preconstruction activity’ as preliminary surveys and testing.
- Defines ‘route’ as the real property for transmission line construction.
- Defines ‘transmission line’ as the structures and equipment required for electricity transfer.
Who is affected
- Electric utilities
- Transmission companies
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