Energy (Transmission)

SB 320 creates a working group within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, required to begin by October 1, 2026. The group will examine delays in building electric transmission lines, costs for grid upgrades needed for new energy projects (like solar), and fair cost-sharing methods for infrastructure improvements. It must submit recommendations to the legislature by July 1, 2027, focusing on state agency coordination, grid planning, and potential policy changes affecting utilities and energy developers. This bill directly affects state agencies, electric distribution companies, and future energy infrastructure decisions.