The bill amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 66-1,184 to extend the expiration date for provisions that allow electric utilities to refrain from offering parallel generation service to certain large load customers and to exempt these customers from the utility's peak demand calculations. It introduces new definitions related to parallel generation, such as "avoided cost," "distributed energy system," and "export," while detailing the requirements for utilities and customers regarding the installation and operation of distributed energy systems. Notably, the bill stipulates that utilities must enter into contracts for parallel generation service with customers in good standing and outlines the compensation structure for energy exported to the utility. Additionally, it specifies that utilities are not required to provide parallel generation service to customers with new or expanded facilities receiving electric service at a voltage of 34.5 kilovolts or higher, effective July 1, 2025, with these provisions expiring on July 1, 2027.

The bill also includes amendments regarding the repair and maintenance of distributed energy systems, allowing utilities to cancel service contracts if customers fail to repair their systems within six months. Customers are permitted to repair or rebuild their systems with listed equipment, provided that these repairs do not increase export capacity, and must notify the utility before any repairs. Furthermore, the bill outlines provisions for schools implementing renewable generation projects, requiring them to demonstrate potential net energy cost savings or confirm educational purposes. It clarifies that certain electric utilities are not mandated to participate in demand response or distributed energy resource aggregation programs and allows the state corporation commission to approve net metering tariffs for previously unspecified renewable generation methods. The bill repeals K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 66-1,184 and will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 66-1
As Amended by House Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications: 66-1
Conference Committee Report - Thu, Mar 26, 2026: 66-1
Enrolled: 66-1, 66-1264
As introduced: 66-1
As Amended by House Committee: 66-1