Establishes a fund for transmission asset replacement projects and modifies application and certification processes.

The bill amends RSA 162-H to establish a fund for transmission asset replacement projects, reducing application fees for such projects. It defines "qualified transmission asset replacement project" and outlines the application process, including a preliminary review by the site evaluation committee. The bill also specifies that public hearings are not required for these projects and mandates immediate notification of any substantive application modifications. It grants the department of energy and the office of the consumer advocate full party status and appeal rights in related proceedings.

Establishes a fund for transmission asset replacement projects and modifies application and certification processes.

The bill amends RSA 162-H to establish a fund for transmission asset replacement projects, reducing application fees for such projects. It defines "qualified transmission asset replacement project" and outlines the application process, including a preliminary review by the site evaluation committee. The bill also specifies that public hearings are not required for these projects and mandates immediate notification of any substantive application modifications. It grants the department of energy and the office of the consumer advocate full party status and appeal rights in related proceedings.