Committee clears utility amendment allowing optional pre‑CCN construction; utilities say they bear risk
The committee voted to pass a committee substitute as amended that would permit utilities to begin construction prior to completing the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CCN) process; utility witnesses said the option places financial risk on the utility and does not change PRC oversight or ratepayer cost recovery rules.
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The House Commerce committee approved, as amended, a substitute that would allow certain utilities to begin construction before receiving final approval of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CCN). Supporters told the committee the change is optional for utilities and is intended to speed project timelines while preserving regulatory review.
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