2015 House Bill 4575

Establish process to combine Upper and Lower Peninsula power grids

Introduced in the House

May 12, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Triston Cole (R-105)

To establish a process for the state to choose an electric utility power line operator that would connect the Upper and Lower Peninsulas into a single electric grid. This relates to recent conflicts involving Wisconsin utilities and plants that serve central and western U.P. customers.

Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy

Nov. 10, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.