§ 1002 Certificate Granting Factors
This law tells the commission what things to think about when deciding whether to give a certificate, and says that for thermal power plants or big power lines they must first get a different certificate, which then replaces those things to consider.
A company wants to build a new high‑voltage power line that runs through the state.
The commission has to look at how the line will affect the community, parks, historic sites, and the environment. If the line is mostly in another state, the commission only worries about the environment if the line’s emissions would noticeably affect this state. Because it is a big transmission line, the company must first get a separate certificate under the Public Resources Code; once that is granted, the commission does not need to go through the four‑factor check.
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§ 1002 Certificate Granting Factors
Last verified: January 11, 2026