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Committee advances study on Western load growth and transmission options
Summary
The committee approved Senate File 102 to direct the Energy Authority to study multiple load‑growth scenarios, transmission gaps and policy options such as regional transmission organizations; Phase 1 reporting is due 2027 and Phase 2 in 2028. The measure passed unanimously, 9–0.
Senators and representatives voted to advance Senate File 102, a bill ordering a two‑phase study of projected electricity load growth and transmission options across the Western grid.
Sponsor remarks said the study would analyze low, medium and high load scenarios, identify transmission‑capacity gaps and examine policy responses including regional…
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