This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding public power entities and electric public service corporations in Arizona. Under the new provisions, public power entities serving over one million connections will be required to file quarterly reports detailing the number of requests for interconnection and completed interconnections for new extra high load factor customers. Additionally, these entities must include such customers in their load growth projections for integrated system planning. The governing body of the public power entity can suspend the reporting requirement after two years if there are no new interconnections reported for two consecutive quarters.

Similarly, electric public service corporations will also be mandated to file quarterly reports with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) regarding extra high load factor customers, with the same conditions for suspension of reporting. The ACC will be tasked with adopting rules governing transactions with these customers, establishing minimum billing requirements, and ensuring contracts are in the best interest of other ratepayers. Furthermore, both public power entities and electric public service corporations must conduct cost-of-service studies within 180 days of the act's effective date, which will not apply to member-owned electric cooperatives. The bill also includes a legislative findings clause emphasizing its necessity for the convenience and safety of patrons.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 40-207