AB941 amends the California Environmental Quality Act to expedite review of priority electrical infrastructure projects.

AB941 introduces expedited review procedures for priority electrical infrastructure projects under the California Environmental Quality Act. Priority projects include those approved by the Independent System Operator, necessary for renewable energy interconnection, or identified in a cluster study. The California Public Utilities Commission must review applications within 30 days and make a final determination within 270 days. The bill also allows for extensions if additional information is needed or if substantial changes occur.

AB941 amends the California Environmental Quality Act to expedite review of priority electrical infrastructure projects.

AB941 introduces expedited review procedures for priority electrical infrastructure projects under the California Environmental Quality Act. Priority projects include those approved by the Independent System Operator, necessary for renewable energy interconnection, or identified in a cluster study. The California Public Utilities Commission must review applications within 30 days and make a final determination within 270 days. The bill also allows for extensions if additional information is needed or if substantial changes occur.