An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for advanced transmission technologies.

Summary

The bill adds a rule that electric distribution companies must assess advanced transmission technologies—such as dynamic line rating, advanced power flow controllers, and high‑performance conductors—when filing transmission line siting applications. The commission may only approve a project if it includes at least two benefits like avoiding new construction, boosting capacity or reliability, cutting congestion, or lessening environmental or visual impacts. Any extra costs to the utility can be recovered through a commission‑approved tariff.

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