A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to authorize The Legislative Research Commission to study the adequacy of the laws governing energy generation and transmission in North Carolina.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the legal and regulatory structure governing the generation and transmission of energy in the State. In its study, the Commission may consider any of the following issues:
(1)	The most desirable future mix of electric generation, both in terms of energy source, and the nature and economic model of the generation.
(2)	The adequacy of the current electric transmission system and future needs for quantitative and qualitative development.
(3)	Universal access to electric energy and assignment of responsibility to provide it.
(4)	Stranded investment costs and benefits.
(5)	Any other issue the Commission considers relevant to its study.
SECTION 2.  The Legislative Research Commission may make an interim report to the 2015 General Assembly when it reconvenes in 2016 and shall make its final report to the 2017 General Assembly. Each report shall include the findings and recommendations of the study, including any legislative proposals.
SECTION 3.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2015.