H21: Energy Security Act of 2023. Latest Version

Session: 2023 - 2024

House
Passed 1st Reading


AN ACT to require public utilities to provide security systems for substations to protect against vandalism and other threats.



The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:



SECTION 1.  Article 16 of Chapter 62 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:



§ 62‑334.  Energy Security Act of 2023.



Public utilities shall:



(1)        Provide security systems at substations to protect against vandalism and other security threats.



(2)        Continuously operate the security systems 24 hours a day.



SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2024.