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PURA approves Nonwire Solutions process, allows EDC ownership of some front-of‑meter assets
Summary
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority approved the initiation phase of its Nonwire Solutions process, adopting standardized templates and a new framework permitting electric distribution companies to own front-of‑meter nonwire assets that serve a reliability function where law allows; the decision also creates quarterly filings for low-cost distribution investments.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority voted Dec. 18 to adopt the initiation phase of a Nonwire Solutions (NWS) process that formalizes how the state will solicit and evaluate nonwire alternatives to traditional grid upgrades.
Authority staff member Rory Butler told the commissioners the decision approves key materials — including annual data and grid‑needs filing templates, a benefit‑cost analysis framework, cybersecurity requirements and standardized RFI/RFP and contract…
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