63H-2-301 - Prioritization of transmission projects.

63H-2-301. Prioritization of transmission projects.
(1) The board shall review the location and availability of renewable energy sourcesserving electric loads in the state.
(2) The board shall:
(a) determine if there is adequate transmission infrastructure and capacity to bringrenewable energy sources to market;
(b) prioritize transmission projects on the basis of:
(i) location;
(ii) supporting potential renewable energy source development;
(iii) feasibility of development; and
(iv) economic development factors; and
(c) provide available funding to develop energy resource plans to provide for connectingto transmission lines a renewable energy source, including development of an integrated resourceplan.

Enacted by Chapter 378, 2009 General Session