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This bill introduces new provisions to the Energy Resource Procurement Act focused on advanced transmission technologies (ATTs), which are defined as technologies that improve electric transmission infrastructure's capacity, efficiency, or reliability. The bill requires large-scale electric utilities to analyze and include advanced transmission technologies in their integrated resource plan filings and rate cases, specifically examining how these technologies could increase transmission capacity, efficiency, reduce system congestion, decrease energy generation resource curtailment, improve reliability, reduce wildfire risks, enhance resiliency, and increase capacity for connecting new energy resources. ATTs are broadly defined to include dynamic transmission line capacity adjustment, power flow controls, software and hardware for optimizing grid configurations, advanced transmission line conductors, and energy storage technologies. The commission is instructed to encourage utility deployment of these technologies and approve cost recovery for prudently implemented ATTs. The bill will take effect on May 7, 2025, and aims to modernize electric transmission infrastructure by promoting innovative technological solutions that can address current grid limitations and challenges.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

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