ENROLLED
2017 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 161
BY REPRESENTATIVE HAVARD
A RESOLUTION
To urge and request the Public Service Commission to support actions and activities
encouraging the implementation of and to promote the deployment of advanced
transmission technology.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature commends the Public Service Commission
for its actions and activities that support utility efforts within the state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature recognizes the important role of the Public
Service Commission in working with regional transmission organizations and facilitating
with other planning authorities; and
WHEREAS, the input of the Public Service Commission is necessary to consider the
cost effectiveness and revolutionary performance of advanced electric transmission
infrastructure options; and
WHEREAS, the deployment of advanced electric transmission infrastructure options
may be able to increase grid capacity, reduce transmission line losses, improve energy
transfers, make efficient use of rights-of-way, improve energy and time efficiency, and
streamline siting and construction activities in planning, evaluation, and oversight of
transmission grid development, especially by utilizing existing transmission corridors; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature encourages the Public Service Commission
to analyze its policies and make any necessary changes regarding the oversight of
transmission facilities in order to promote advanced electric transmission technologies,
further the interests of the commission in the timely provision of affordable and reliable
electricity to consumers, and advance economic activity and job creation in Louisiana.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and request the Louisiana Public Service
Commission to do all of the following:
(1) Investigate and consider advanced transmission technologies when aging
transmission infrastructure needs to be replaced and integrate new generation sources.
(2) Evaluate advanced transmission technologies to determine whether they are best
able to cost-effectively ensure the reliable delivery of electricity while also providing greater
capacity and enhanced efficiency.
(3) Consider the ability of advanced transmission technologies to reduce both
environmental and visual impacts on Louisiana communities.
(4) Consider the ability of advanced transmission technologies and any other
technologies that may reduce the overall cost of energy delivery.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
governor, the lieutenant governor, the secretary of the Public Service Commission, the New
Orleans City Council, the secretary of the Department of Natural Resources, the secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality, the secretary of the Department of Economic
Development, the chairman of the board of directors of the Southwest Power Pool, and the
president and chief executive officer of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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