This bill amends the definition of "public utility" in Wyoming law to specify that certain electricity producers will not be classified as public utilities. Specifically, it introduces a new provision stating that the generation, transmission, or distribution of electricity by a producer who sells to no more than five retail customers and does not utilize public utility facilities will not fall under the public utility regulations. This change aims to provide clarity and potentially encourage small-scale electricity production without the regulatory burdens typically associated with public utilities.

The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2024, allowing time for stakeholders to adjust to the new definitions and regulations. This amendment could have implications for small electricity producers in Wyoming, enabling them to operate more freely while still providing services to a limited number of customers.

Statutes affected:
24LSO-0276 v0.3: 37-1-101