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Committee advances AB 941 to speed review of high-priority transmission projects, proponents say it will lower costs
Summary
AB 941 would set timelines for CPUC review of certain priority transmission projects and other critical electric infrastructure; supporters say it will reduce permitting delays and ratepayer costs, opponents urged careful implementation to avoid undermining environmental review.
Assemblymember Zipper presented AB 941 as a targeted measure to shorten review timelines for high-priority transmission projects that planners say are necessary to meet California's renewable integration and decarbonization goals.
"By establishing these timelines, this reform ensures the agency and the applicant act with urgency in completing all necessary reviews," Zipper said, arguing the bill does not weaken CEQA standards or public participation.
Supporters included representatives of investor-owned utilities and clean-energy trade groups.…
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