Modifying the exemption from the power plant siting act for the siting of large
wind energy conversion facilities and exempting associated LWECS and small wind
energy conversion system (SWECS) substation, transmission and distribution
facilities from siting and certificate of need requirements for wind power
mandate construction purposes; clarifying the requirement for the public
utilities commission (PUC) to approve or disapprove public utility wind or
biomass power purchase contracts (mk)