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House approves measure to speed permitting for transmission and energy facilities
Summary
HB 3681 makes procedural changes to the Energy Facility Siting Council (FSEC) and Public Utility Commission (PUC) appeals and permitting timelines to accelerate transmission-line and energy facility projects, sponsors said.
The Oregon House passed House Bill 3681 after extended floor discussion about transmission constraints and permitting timelines. Sponsor Representative Grama said the state faces a projected 30% increase in electricity demand over the next decade and current permitting timelines can stretch projects out for decades.
HB 3681 makes several procedural changes at the Energy Facility Siting Council (FSEC) and the Public Utility…
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