HB2223

In service and facilities, providing for advanced transmission technologies.

Chamber Passed·5/4/26

Pennsylvania HB2223 mandates advanced transmission technologies in transmission siting applications to enhance capacity, efficiency, and reliability.

HB2223 amends Pennsylvania's Public Utilities to require electric distribution companies to incorporate advanced transmission technologies in their siting applications. These technologies must achieve at least two goals: avoiding new transmission infrastructure, increasing capacity and efficiency, reducing congestion, or minimizing environmental impacts. The bill defines advanced technologies to include dynamic line rating and high-performance conductors.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · May 4
Current
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

201 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 13

10:30 AM

Energy (h) Hearing

Mar 16

12:00 PM

Energy (h) Hearing

History

May 7

Senate

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

May 4

House

Re-reported as committed

May 4

House

Third consideration and final passage (201-0)