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.