Bill > H2814

This bill aims to facilitate the reliable and efficient delivery of electric power from offshore wind energy generation. It establishes the concept of "expandable transmission," which is a facility that gathers power from one or more offshore wind energy sources and delivers it to the regional power grid, with the ability to expand incrementally to deliver additional offshore wind energy. The bill requires the Department of Energy Resources to competitively solicit proposals for such expandable transmission projects, and to select a developer to construct and operate the project, with the developer recovering costs through a federal tariff. The bill also includes provisions regarding the timeline for obtaining necessary permits and approvals, and the scope of construction allowed for the selected project.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2814