This bill amends existing laws regarding public utilities in Wyoming by exempting certain retail sales of electricity from regulation by the public service commission. Specifically, it introduces a new definition of "public utility" that includes exemptions for the retail sale of electricity by individuals or entities not otherwise regulated as public utilities, cooperative electric utilities, or municipal utilities. The bill allows for the sale of electricity to one customer within the certificated service territory of a public utility, or to up to four customers with specific load requirements, provided certain conditions are met, such as the public utility's failure to respond to service requests within designated timeframes.

Additionally, the bill modifies the imposition of excise taxes on sales of electricity, clarifying that the tax applies to sales made by both regulated public utilities and those not regulated under the new provisions. The act will apply to all tariffs, contracts, and agreements entered into after its effective date of July 1, 2026, while ensuring that existing agreements prior to this date remain unaffected. This legislative change aims to provide more flexibility in the retail electricity market while maintaining certain regulatory frameworks for traditional public utilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 37-1-101, 39-15-103