This bill amends South Dakota law to include hybrid facilities within the regulatory framework of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Specifically, it updates the definition of "energy conversion facility" to encompass hybrid facilities capable of injecting one hundred megawatts or more of electricity into the transmission or distribution system. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of a "hybrid facility" as one that consists of more than one type of generation source and has a single point of interconnection to the distribution or transmission system.

Furthermore, the bill modifies provisions related to the financial security required for the decommissioning of hybrid facilities, wind turbines, and solar energy facilities. It stipulates that all rights and titles in any financial security must be controlled by the commission until released by order, and outlines the commission's authority to determine claims upon the financial security for decommissioning. The bill also ensures that financial security provided cannot be used for other obligations and is exempt from third-party creditor claims. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance the regulatory oversight of hybrid facilities and ensure proper financial provisions for their decommissioning.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 12/27/2024: 49-41B-2, 49-41B-4.4, 49-41B-39
House Commerce and Energy Engrossed, 01/24/2025: 49-41B-2, 49-41B-4.4, 49-41B-39
Enrolled, 03/06/2025: 49-41B-2, 49-41B-4.4, 49-41B-39