Bill > SB0227

This bill creates a comprehensive framework for providing electrical service to large-scale electrical loads (defined as customers expecting to reach or increase their electrical demand by 100 megawatts or more within five years). The legislation establishes detailed procedures for how large load customers can request electrical service, including requirements for submitting service requests, conducting evaluations, and negotiating contracts with qualified electric utilities or large-scale generation providers. The bill introduces several key concepts, such as "closed private generation systems" and "connected generation systems," which allow large customers more flexibility in obtaining electrical service. It mandates that large load customers bear all incremental costs associated with their service and requires large-scale generation providers to register with the Public Service Commission, maintain qualifying generation resources, and meet specific technical and financial qualifications. The bill also requires the commission to conduct periodic reviews of the program, investigate transmission cost allocation methodologies, and ensure that existing retail customers are not financially burdened by these large-scale service requests. Importantly, the program is set to expire on December 31, 2034, with the first comprehensive review scheduled for October 31, 2027, to assess its impact and determine whether to continue, modify, or close the program.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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