Requires electric substations near industrial parks for certain high voltage transmission lines in West Virginia.
West Virginia HB4971 mandates that electric substations be located near industrial parks for high voltage transmission lines with a designed operating voltage of 400 kilovolts or greater. The Public Service Commission must evaluate proposed substation locations to maximize economic benefits for the state. Owners can request alternative substation locations if certain conditions are met. Exemptions apply for transmission lines shorter than 20 miles within the state.
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