AB50,1192,1110f. Projected energy and capacity purchased or produced by the electric utility 11from a cogeneration resource. AB50,1192,1312g. An analysis of potential new or upgraded electricity transmission options 13for the electric utility. AB50,1192,1614h. Data regarding the electric utility’s current generation portfolio, including 15the age, capacity factor, licensing status, and estimated remaining operating time 16for each electric generating facility in the portfolio. AB50,1192,2017i. Plans for meeting current and future capacity needs, including cost 18estimates for any power purchase agreement, any proposed construction or major 19investment, and any transmission or distribution infrastructure necessary to 20support proposed construction or major investments. AB50,1192,2321j. An analysis of the cost, capacity factor, and viability of all reasonable 22options available to meet projected energy and capacity needs, including existing 23electric generating facilities in this state. AB50,1193,1
1k. Projected total costs for each scenario reviewed under this subdivision. AB50,1193,42L. If applicable, projected long-term natural gas transportation contracts or 3natural gas storage that the electric utility will hold to provide an adequate supply 4of natural gas to new electric generating facilities. AB50,1193,55m. Any other information required by the commission by order. AB50,1193,663. This paragraph does not apply to cooperative associations. AB50,23387Section 2338. 196.491 (3) (g) of the statutes is amended to read: AB50,1193,178196.491 (3) (g) The commission shall take final action on an application filed 9under par. (a) 1. within 180 days after the application is determined or considered 10to be complete under par. (a) 2. If the commission fails to take final action within 11the 180-day period, the commission is considered to have issued a certificate of 12public convenience and necessity with respect to the application, unless the 13chairperson of the commission extends the time period for no more than an 2 14additional 180 days 180-day extensions for good cause. If the commission fails to 15take final action within the extended period, the commission is considered to have 16issued a certificate of public convenience and necessity with respect to the 17application. AB50,233918Section 2339. 196.504 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read: AB50,1193,2319196.504 (2) (a) To make broadband expansion grants to eligible applicants for 20the purpose of constructing broadband infrastructure in unserved areas designated 21under par. (e). Grants awarded under this section shall be paid from the 22appropriations under ss. 20.155 (3) (a), (r), and (rm) and 20.866 (2) (z), in the 23amount allocated under s. 20.866 (2) (z) 5. AB50,234024Section 2340. 196.5048 of the statutes is created to read: AB50,1194,2
1196.5048 Internet service provider registration. No person may provide 2Internet service in this state unless the person registers with the commission. AB50,23413Section 2341. 196.94 of the statutes is created to read: AB50,1194,54196.94 Brownfield renewable energy generation grants. (1) 5Definitions. In this section: AB50,1194,66(a) “Brownfields” has the meaning given in s. 238.13 (1) (a). AB50,1194,77(b) “Electric provider” means any of the following: AB50,1194,981. A public utility that generates, transmits, or distributes electric energy at 9wholesale or retail. AB50,1194,12102. A cooperative association incorporated under ch. 185 to do business in this 11state that carries on the business of generating, transmitting, or distributing 12electric energy to its members at wholesale or retail. AB50,1194,1313(c) “Renewable energy” has the meaning given in s. 196.378 (1) (fg). AB50,1194,1614(2) Grant program. (a) From the appropriation under s. 20.155 (3) (b), the 15commission shall make grants to developers and electric providers for redeveloping 16brownfields for renewable energy generation. AB50,1194,1817(b) A grant under this section may be used only for remediating brownfields, 18developing renewable energy infrastructure on brownfields, and technical support. AB50,234219Section 2342. 198.06 (5) (a) of the statutes is amended to read: AB50,1194,2420198.06 (5) (a) The board of canvassers shall cause a certified copy of the order 21declaring the result of the election to be filed in the office of the secretary of state 22administration. A certified copy of the order shall also be filed with the clerk of 23each municipality included in the district, with the county clerk, and with the 24commission. AB50,2343
1Section 2343. 198.06 (5) (b) of the statutes is amended to read: AB50,1195,112198.06 (5) (b) If the district as finally constituted comprises a smaller area 3than originally proposed because of the failure of one or more municipalities to 4approve the district at the election, the commission shall, within 10 days following 5the filing of the order under par. (a) with the commission, file its approval or 6disapproval of the district as created by the election with the secretary of state 7administration, the clerk of each municipality included in the district and the 8county clerk. If the commission approves, upon the filing of the approval the 9creation and incorporation of the district shall be considered complete. If the 10commission disapproves, the district shall be considered dissolved. Except as 11provided in par. (c), the approval or disapproval of the commission shall be final. AB50,234412Section 2344. 198.06 (5) (d) of the statutes is amended to read: