The bill H.651, introduced by Representative Morrow of Weston, seeks to amend the criteria for issuing a certificate of public good by the Public Utility Commission for new energy projects. Specifically, it proposes to eliminate aesthetic considerations from the evaluation process. The current law requires the Commission to ensure that new energy projects do not have an undue adverse effect on aesthetics, among other factors. The bill removes the term "aesthetics" from the list of considerations, thereby streamlining the approval process for energy projects.

Additionally, the bill updates the legal references related to the criteria for evaluating impacts on the environment and public health. It modifies the citation from "6086(a)(1) through (8)" to "6086(a)(1)(8) and (9)(K)," ensuring that the relevant legal framework is accurately referenced. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, if passed.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 30-248(b), 30-248