HB1097 — AN ACT to create and enact subsection 15 of section 49-22-03 and section 49-22-16.5, of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of utility-scale energy storage and route adjustments for electric transmission lines; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 49-22-03, subsection 4 of section 49-22-13, section 49-22-22, subsections 6 and 7 of section 49-22.1-01, subsection 4 of section 49-22.1-10, and subsection 4 of section 49-22.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of electric energy conversion facility, the publication of notices of public hearings, payment of an administrative fee, adding hydrogen to definitions, the publication of a public hearing, and the payment of an administrative fee; and to declare an emergency.

HB1097 — AN ACT to create and enact subsection 15 of section 49-22-03 and section 49-22-16.5, of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of utility-scale energy storage and route adjustments for electric transmission lines; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 49-22-03, subsection 4 of section 49-22-13, section 49-22-22, subsections 6 and 7 of section 49-22.1-01, subsection 4 of section 49-22.1-10, and subsection 4 of section 49-22.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of electric energy conversion facility, the publication of notices of public hearings, payment of an administrative fee, adding hydrogen to definitions, the publication of a public hearing, and the payment of an administrative fee; and to declare an emergency. · Informed CitizenryThe bill makes several amendments and enactments related to energy infrastructure, electric transmission lines, and utility definitions. Key changes include: * **Utility-Scale Energy Storage:**…Open in Informed Citizenry