This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new chapter on public power entities and specific provisions regarding large load customers. Under the new law, a public power entity would be required to ensure that large load customers pay for their own energy costs, including any additional fuel, generation, and transmission costs that arise specifically due to their electric demand. These costs cannot be passed on to other customers of the public power entity. The definition of a "large load customer" is clarified to include various types of facilities, such as industrial facilities, data centers, cryptocurrency mining centers, manufacturing plants, hydrogen production facilities, and large buildings.

Additionally, the bill updates the existing language in title 40, chapter 1, article 1, by specifying that the corporation commission must also enforce similar requirements for large load customers under its jurisdiction. The definition of "large load customer" remains consistent with the new provisions, ensuring clarity and uniformity in how these customers are categorized across different regulatory frameworks. Overall, the bill aims to establish clear financial responsibilities for large load customers while protecting other customers from bearing the costs associated with their energy consumption.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 40-107, 30-901