This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 40 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the Corporation Commission's authority regarding retail electric customers. Under the new provisions, if an electric public service corporation or its parent company commits to going net zero or compensates employees based on clean energy commitments, the Commission must allow retail electric customers to opt out of their service and switch to other providers within the same service territory. Additionally, the Commission is mandated to adopt rules that facilitate this opt-out process and establish guidelines for alternative service provision.

The bill also defines key terms such as "Commission," "Electric Service," "Net Zero," "retail electric customer," and "Service territory," ensuring consistency with existing definitions in section 40-201. Overall, the proposed changes aim to enhance customer choice in electric service while promoting commitments to carbon reduction by public service corporations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 40-104
House Engrossed Version: 40-104