An act relating to jurisdiction over electric distribution upgrades

This bill limits the Vermont Public Utility Commission's authority to review electric distribution upgrades, restricting their oversight to stability, reliability, and public health and safety concerns. Under the new rules, the Commission would not evaluate other potential impacts of these upgrades, though affected utilities and the Department of Public Service would still participate in the process. The changes take effect on July 1, 2023, and apply to electric distribution facilities regulated under Vermont law.