The proposed bill would amend current statutes by introducing new requirements for public power entities and electric public service corporations in Arizona regarding the reporting of extra high load factor customers. Specifically, it mandates that public power entities serving over one million connections file semiannual reports detailing the number of requests for interconnection and completed interconnections. Similarly, electric public service corporations would be required to submit the same type of reports to the Arizona Corporation Commission. The bill also allows for the suspension of these reporting requirements if no activity is reported for two consecutive six-month periods, with the option to reinstate the requirement at any time.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for establishing characteristics governing the terms of electric service for extra high load factor customers, which may include minimum billing requirements, contract lengths, and customer-provided security. It exempts member-owned electric cooperatives and public service corporations serving 40,000 connections or less from these reporting and rulemaking requirements. The legislation also requires cost-of-service studies to be filed by the relevant entities within 180 days of the effective date, with similar exemptions. Finally, the bill includes a repeal of the outlined requirements effective December 31, 2033, and asserts legislative findings supporting the necessity of these changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 40-207
House Engrossed Version: 40-207
Senate Engrossed Version: 40-207