The commission shall adopt by rule a long-term plan for electric resource adequacy for this State to ensure grid reliability and the provision or availability of electricity to consumers at the lowest cost. [PL 2005, c. 677, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).]

After final adoption of rules under this section, the commission shall take any necessary action within its authority under this Title to support achievement of the objectives of the plan. [PL 2005, c. 677, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).]

Rules adopted under this section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2?A. [PL 2005, c. 677, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).]