The bill amends Wyoming's public utility regulations by introducing a new requirement for customer allocation agreements when selling electricity to customers located in another utility's certificated service territory. Specifically, it prohibits any person or entity from providing electricity for use by a customer in another public utility's territory without a formal agreement involving the customer, the seller, and the affected public utility. This aims to ensure that utilities maintain control over their designated service areas and prevent unauthorized service provision.
Additionally, the bill establishes that any violation of this new requirement allows the aggrieved public utility to pursue a civil action for damages, which includes compensation for lost income due to the infringement, as well as the recovery of reasonable attorney fees and expenses incurred during the legal process. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 37-2-205