Louisiana HB1212 mandates technical assessments of transformers to evaluate their vulnerability to geomagnetic disturbances.
Louisiana HB1212, known as the "Survey All Vulnerable Electric Transformers Act" or "SAVE Act," requires electric utilities and project developers to conduct technical assessments of large power transformers. The assessments must determine the transformers' vulnerability to ground induced currents (GICs) from geomagnetic disturbances. The bill mandates the submission of detailed reports to the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness by October 30, 2026. These reports must include transformer specifications, locations, and vulnerability assessments.
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