Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 378:42-a - Loss of In-State Electrical Generation CapacityI. An in-state electricity generator that receives notice of any external regulatory action that makes continued operation economically infeasible or may result in the involuntary retirement or decommissioning of the generator's facility shall inform the commissioner of the department of energy of the notice and regulation within 30 days after the receipt of said notice. (a) The department of energy shall open an investigatory docket to determine how such an involuntary retirement or decommissioning would affect the reliability and affordability of the state's energy resources and to recommend any action necessary to defend the generator, including appealing to the attorney general to file an action in court or to participate in administrative proceedings.(b) The department of energy and the department of justice may seek funding from the legislative fiscal committee to conduct any actions under this section.II. Any act or omission by a state agency inconsistent with this section shall not form the basis of any civil suit including, but not limited to, those seeking equitable relief or claiming damages.Added by 2024, 347:2, eff. 10/1/2024.