Senate Bill No. 93 aims to regulate distributed energy resources in Oklahoma by defining key terms and establishing exemptions for certain owners and operators. The bill defines "distributed energy resource" as a small-scale electrical power source located near its point of use, and clarifies that an "owner or operator" is an entity that provides electrical service to a load under the same ownership as the generation source. Notably, the bill exempts owners or operators who do not serve loads outside their ownership and are not connected to a public utility grid from state or federal regulations, registration requirements, and fee payments.

Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements for the construction and maintenance of electric distribution lines. It mandates that owners or operators must provide a performance bond to the Corporation Commission and notify relevant public utility providers at least 30 days before construction begins. If a public utility objects to the construction, the Corporation Commission is required to conduct a full evidentiary hearing. If the Commission determines that the proposed distribution line does not interfere with existing consumers, the owner or operator may proceed with construction after fulfilling the specified requirements. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.