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Commissioners discuss state bill to define and regulate off‑grid electricity providers
Summary
Commissioners heard staff explain Senate Bill 26 (cross-filed with a House bill) that would create an approval pathway for 'off‑grid' electric generators and set construction and compliance rules, and discussed local concerns about PJM interconnection and overflow handling.
Chair opened discussion after a commissioner relayed a call from Sen. McKay about pending legislation to permit off‑grid electric facilities. Agency official (S5) summarized the bill the county is tracking: "The bill defines an off grid electricity provider as a person that owns or operates an electric generating facility that does not interconnect with the electric system in the state, does not cross state lines, and is not located within or cross…
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