Bill > H2865

This bill aims to enhance the resilience of utility infrastructure against severe weather events by requiring investor-owned electric and natural gas companies to upgrade their systems. Specifically, it mandates that these companies, when developing and implementing their emergency response plans, must identify and carry out necessary upgrades to their transmission and distribution infrastructure, which includes power lines, transformers, conduits, and substations. The goal is to replace damaged or outdated components with storm-resistant and modernized technologies to prevent service disruptions during emergencies, with the Department of Public Utilities annually reviewing and approving these planned upgrades.