The bill amends W.S. 37-2-205 by adding a new subsection (k) that establishes requirements for selling electricity to customers located in the certificated territory of another public utility. Specifically, it mandates that a customer allocation agreement must be in place between the customer, the seller of the electricity, and the affected public utility before any electricity can be sold for use in another utility's service area. This provision aims to protect the interests of public utilities by regulating the sale of electricity across service territories.

Additionally, the bill provides a mechanism for enforcement by allowing the aggrieved public utility to pursue a civil action for damages if this new requirement is violated. The damages recoverable include lost income due to the unlawful invasion of its certificated territory, as well as reasonable attorney fees and expenses incurred in the legal action. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 37-2-205