Committee sends 'Save Transformers' bill to summer study after security, disclosure concerns
The State and Local Government Committee heard expert testimony that large power transformers are vulnerable to geomagnetic storms and EMPs and voted 6–3 to send SB 25-56, the "Save Transformers Act," to summer study for further technical work and stakeholder engagement.
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The State and Local Government Committee voted to refer SB 25-56, known as the "Save Transformers Act," to summer study after hearing testimony from a retired Marine Corps officer and security expert about risks to large power transformers from geomagnetic storms and electromagnetic pulses.
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