The proposed Large Load Customer Regulation Act establishes guidelines for public power suppliers regarding the interconnection of large load customers, defined as those seeking new or expanded electric service exceeding twenty megawatts. The bill requires public power suppliers to create standards that support business development while managing infrastructure costs and ensuring system reliability. Key provisions include the requirement for large load customers to disclose information about their electric service requests and onsite backup generating facilities, as well as the establishment of study fees for interconnection studies. Additionally, the bill allows public power suppliers to negotiate rates and impose specific electric service requirements for large load customers.

The bill also amends existing laws related to electric suppliers and energy storage resources, introducing new definitions and clarifying the roles of private electric suppliers. It establishes a framework for private electric suppliers to file applications for energy storage resources, requiring them to demonstrate contractual agreements with public power entities. Furthermore, the bill expands the definition of cryptocurrency mining operations to include data centers, imposing infrastructure upgrade requirements and cost responsibilities on these entities. It also introduces personal property tax exemptions for broadband equipment and renewable energy generation facilities, including energy storage resources, while establishing a nameplate capacity tax for these facilities. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the regulatory framework for large energy consumers, promote renewable energy initiatives, and support the growth of data centers in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 70-670, 70-704, 70-1001.01, 70-1012, 70-1012.01, 70-1015
Final Reading: 13-518, 70-670, 70-704, 70-1001.01, 70-1012, 70-1012.01, 70-1015, 70-1506, 77-202, 77-6202, 77-6203, 77-6204