A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of underground electrical lines.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study the feasibility and potential benefits of installing underground electrical lines throughout Pennsylvania. The study will examine costs, geographic limitations, and other factors related to such a project, considering the increasing frequency of weather-related power outages and the aging infrastructure of the state’s electrical grid. The goal is to assess whether underground lines could improve the reliability of Pennsylvania’s power supply.
Key provisions
- Directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study.
- The study will assess the cost of underground electrical lines.
- The study will examine geographic and topographic limitations.
- The study will consider right-of-way and land usage issues.
- The Commission must consult with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
- The Commission must submit a report to the Speaker of the House and the Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee within one year.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Pennsylvania utility customers
- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
- Pennsylvania State Government
- Homeowners
Notable changes
- The resolution proposes exploring a significant infrastructure change – transitioning from overhead to underground electrical lines.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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