HB1320: HB1320 Public utilities; nuclear energy generation facilities in the integrated resource plan; provide

26 LC 56 0582 House Bill 1320 By: Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Dickey of the 134th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Greene of the 154th, and Anderson of the 10th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Code Section 46-3A-2 of the Official Code of Georgia A nnotated, relating to1 filing and approval of an integrated resource plan, so as to pr ovide for nuclear energy2 generation facilities in the integrated resource plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal3 conflicting laws; and for other purposes.4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:5 SECTION 1.6 Code Section 46-3A-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing and7 approval of an integrated resource plan, is amended as follows:8 "46-3A-2.9 (a) On or before January 31, 1992, and at least every three ye ars thereafter as may be10 determined by the commission, each utility shall file with the commission an integrated11 resource plan as described in this chapter.12 (b) Not more than 60 days after a utility has filed its plan, the commission shall convene13 a public hearing on the adequacy of the plan. At the hearing a ny interested person may14 make comments to the commission regarding the contents and adequacy of the plan. After15 the hearing, the commission shall determine whether:16 H. B. 1320 - 1 - 26 LC 56 0582 (1) The utility's forecast requirements are based on substanti ally accurate data and an17 adequate method of forecasting;18 (2) The plan identifies and takes into account any present and projected reductions in the19 demand for energy which may result from measures to improve energy efficiency in the20 industrial, commercial, residential, and energy-producing sectors of the state; and21 (3) The plan adequately demonstrates the economic, environmental, and other benefits22 to the state and to customers of the utility, asso ciated with t he following possible23 measures and sources of supply:24 (A) Improvements in energy efficiency;25 (B) Pooling of power;26 (C) Purchases of power from neighboring states;27 (D) Facilities which use nuclear energy to generate electricity;28 (D)(E) Facilities which operate on alternative sources of energy;29 (E)(F) Facilities that operate on the principle of cogeneration or hydro-generation; and30 (F)(G) Other generation facilities and demand-side options.31 (c) Within 120 days after the filing of each integrated resource plan, the commission shall32 approve and adopt an integrated resource plan."33 SECTION2.34 All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.35 H. B. 1320 - 2 -