* § 136. Purpose. It is the purpose of this article to consolidate the
environmental review, permitting, and siting in this state of major
renewable energy facilities and major electric transmission facilities
subject to this article, and to provide ORES as a single forum for the
coordinated and timely review of such projects to meet the state's
renewable energy goals and ensure the reliability of the electric
transmission system, while also ensuring the protection of the
environment and consideration of all pertinent social, economic and
environmental factors in the decision to permit such projects as more
specifically provided in this article.

* NB Repealed December 31, 2040