The proposed bill, known as the Large Load Customer Regulation Act, aims to establish a regulatory framework for large load customers—entities seeking new or expanded electric service with a total load exceeding twenty megawatts. The bill defines key terms, including "large load customer," "onsite backup generating facilities," and "public power supplier." It mandates public power suppliers to create standards for interconnecting these customers, focusing on business development, infrastructure cost mitigation, and system reliability. Key requirements include customer disclosures regarding similar service requests and onsite backup generation, a flat study fee for transmission screening, and financial commitments for necessary infrastructure.
Additionally, the bill allows public power suppliers to negotiate rates and operating standards for large load customers, without needing to establish a general rate tariff. It also empowers suppliers to impose additional electric service requirements and mandates the development of procedures for demand response and load flexibility. In emergencies, large load customers may be required to curtail their load or utilize onsite backup generation until the situation is resolved.