Improving the efficiency of the review of applications by the energy facility site evaluation council.

Summary

The legislation changes how the council that reviews electrical transmission facility applications is staffed, appointed and removed, and it modifies hearing and decision rules to make the review process faster. It also lets certain wind projects begin limited construction before final certification and gives a categorical exemption for repowering amendments filed before July 4 2026. The changes aim to reduce delays while keeping environmental safeguards.

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