Allows utility lines necessary for certain solar energy generation facilities to cross municipally-owned preserved open space under certain circumstances.

Summary

The bill lets utility lines needed for solar electric power plants approved by the Board of Public Utilities cross lands owned by local governments for recreation and conservation, as long as the lines are underground and meet several safeguards. It affects solar developers, local municipalities, and the state environmental commissioner, aiming to ease solar project connections while protecting open‑space values.

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