HR98 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randall Shedd

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Deployment of advanced, innovative electric transmission technology, support expressed

Summary

Alabama House resolution expresses support for deploying advanced, innovative electric transmission technology and urges consideration of these options when replacing aging grid infrastructure.

What This Bill Does

The resolution declares support for utility efforts to investigate and consider new advanced transmission technologies when replacing aged transmission infrastructure. It asks regulators and planners to evaluate whether these technologies can cost-effectively maintain reliable electricity delivery, increase capacity, and improve efficiency, while also considering environmental and visual impacts and overall energy costs. It encourages planning that uses existing transmission corridors to streamline siting and construction, and it directs that copies be sent to key state leaders and agencies.

Who It Affects

• Utilities and grid operators in Alabama, who are encouraged to investigate and consider advanced transmission technologies in project planning and replacement of aging infrastructure.
• State regulators and agencies (e.g., Alabama Public Service Commission, ADECA) that will receive the resolution and may influence planning and oversight.
• Alabama energy customers, who could benefit from potentially greater grid reliability, higher capacity, and lower energy delivery costs.

Key Provisions

• Support utility efforts to investigate and consider new advanced transmission technologies when replacing aged transmission infrastructure.
• Evaluate whether these technologies can cost-effectively ensure reliable electricity delivery while providing greater capacity and enhanced efficiency.
• Consider the ability of these technologies to reduce environmental and visual impacts to communities.
• Consider the ability of these technologies to reduce the overall cost of energy delivery.
• Encourage planning, evaluation, and oversight to increase grid capacity, reduce transmission losses, improve energy transfers, and make efficient use of rights-of-way, especially by utilizing existing transmission corridors.
• Forward copies of the resolution to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Alabama Public Service Commission, and the ADECA Director.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative