Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - BURDEN Analysis (CHERISH Our Communities Act)

Summary

HB 1287 makes the Public Service Commission require a BURDEN report that details environmental and health risks when a generating station seeks a certificate of public convenience and necessity in an at‑risk census tract. The bill also changes the notice sent to applicants and sets criteria for the commission to deny permits that would add to those risks. It targets new or expanded power plants that could affect vulnerable communities.

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