West Virginia HB4012 aims to reduce regulatory burdens on utility companies constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission.

West Virginia HB4012 seeks to streamline the regulatory process for utility companies constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities. The bill modifies the requirements for obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity, including reducing the time frames for decision-making by the Public Service Commission. It also allows for the waiver of formal hearings under certain conditions and sets specific criteria for the commission to consider when issuing or denying a certificate.

West Virginia HB4012 aims to reduce regulatory burdens on utility companies constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission.

West Virginia HB4012 seeks to streamline the regulatory process for utility companies constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities. The bill modifies the requirements for obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity, including reducing the time frames for decision-making by the Public Service Commission. It also allows for the waiver of formal hearings under certain conditions and sets specific criteria for the commission to consider when issuing or denying a certificate.