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DE SCR90

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

6/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Harris McDowell

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expresses opposition to PJM Interconnection's cost allocation for the Artificial Island transmission project, which allocates approximately $354 million of the estimated $410.5 million project cost to Delmarva Transmission Zone ratepayers while providing them less than 10% of the project's benefits.

  • Supports the Delaware and Maryland Public Service Commissions' petition for rehearing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Docket No. EL15-95-000 regarding the cost allocation methodology.

  • Creates a 7-member Regional Legislative Electric Transmission Cost Equity Committee comprised of legislative leadership, appointed senators and representatives, and the Controller General to protect Delaware and Delmarva ratepayers.

  • Authorizes the Committee to intervene as a party in FERC rehearing proceedings and any related court proceedings concerning the Artificial Island project cost allocation.

  • Permits the Committee to consult with and expand membership to include legislators from Maryland and Virginia, and directs the Controller General's office to provide assistance.

Legislative Description

Expressing The 148th General Assembly's Opposition To Pjm Interconnection's Current Cost Allocation For The Artificial Island Transmission Project, Supporting The Delaware And Maryland Public Service Commissions' Petition For Rehearing Before The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In Docket No. El 14-95-000, And Creating A Regional Legislative Electric Transmission Cost Equity Committee To Protect Delaware And Delmarva Transmission Zone Ratepayers.

Last Action

Passed in House by Voice Vote

7/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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