Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting

In 1971, the Arizona Legislature created the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee to review the construction of new major electric facilities in Arizona and make recommendations to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Today, the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee has a robust slate of electric infrastructure projects looking to enter Arizona. Due to the surge in new technology and infrastructure, the relevant statutes and regulations may no longer operate effectively and efficiently in reviewing projects.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Overview of Arizona’s power plant and line siting process

2. Current hurdles to projects in light of existing Arizona Corporation Commission rules and regulations

3. Potential solutions to ensure a comprehensive and effective review of electric infrastructure projects

Chairs:
Eli Ancharski, Osborn Maledon PA
Lauren Ferrigni, Arizona Public Service Company

Faculty:
Kevin Barnes, Arizona Electric Power Cooperative
Meghan Grabel, Osborn Maledon PA
Mary Hamway, Arizona Pwoer Plant and Line Siting Committee

Presented by: Environmental & Natural Resources Section at the 2023 Annual State Bar Convention