Bill > HB3183

This bill, known as the GET Over Congestion (Grid Enhancing Technology Over Congestion) Act, requires investor-owned electric utilities in Oklahoma to analyze the cost-effectiveness and deployment of advanced transmission technologies, referred to as Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs). These technologies, such as dynamic line rating (which uses real-time weather to determine transmission capacity), advanced power flow controllers (which reroute electricity), and topology optimization (software to find better switching configurations), are designed to increase the capacity, efficiency, and reliability of existing power lines, thereby reducing "congestion" – a situation where limited transmission capacity prevents the delivery of the cheapest available electricity. The bill mandates that utilities identify the ten most congested locations on their systems, estimate the costs associated with congestion, and evaluate the feasibility and cost of using GETs to alleviate these issues. Utilities are also encouraged to consult with "large load users" (significant electricity consumers whose usage contributes to congestion) for potential collaboration on GET deployment. Furthermore, utilities must include the results of these analyses in their Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs), which are long-term plans for meeting electricity demand and public policy objectives. If the Oklahoma Corporation Commission determines that deploying these advanced transmission technologies is cost-effective based on the utility's analysis, it will approve the utility's recovery of the prudently incurred costs. This act is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3183&Session=2600