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Assembly adds time-based restoration benchmarks to utility emergency plans
Summary
Lawmakers approved a bill directing utilities to include time-based restoration schedules in emergency-response plans submitted to the Public Service Commission. Supporters said benchmarks will encourage faster mobilization; critics warned the measure may be arbitrary and could raise costs.
The Assembly passed legislation requiring utilities to include time-based restoration schedules and related staffing and equipment plans in emergency-response filings to the Public Service Commission (PSC). The measure passed 101–36 after extended debate over practicality, worker safety and ratepayer costs.
Assemblymember Otis, sponsor of the bill, said the change asks utilities to “support reasonably prompt restoration of service in the case of an emergency event” and to provide performance schedules based on 24‑hour restoration…
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