Russet Perry
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 31
Primary
Pilot program for underground transmission lines; qualifying projects. Increases the maximum capacity of qualifying electrical transmission lines, for purposes of the pilot project for underground transmission lines, from 230 kilovolts to 500 kilovolts. The bill provides that the State Corporation Commission shall approve additional qualifying projects as part of the pilot program that traverse along highways in developed areas where the route of proposed transmission lines and towers traverse areas protected by a scenic easement, view shed easement, areas of registered historic designation, or areas of conservation easements. Under the bill, existing requirements for qualifying projects shall continue to apply to such new category of qualifying projects.
A BILL to amend and reenact ยง 56-585.1:5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to pilot program for underground transmission lines; qualifying projects. 24105004D
Continued to 2025 in Commerce and Labor (14-Y 1-N)
Impact statement from SCC (SB708)
Presented and ordered printed 24105004D
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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