54-26-302. Commission review -- Approval of contracts.

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Effective 5/7/2025

(1)A qualified electric utility or a large-scale generation provider shall file an application with the commission for approval of a large load contract that includes:

(a)a copy of the large load contract for which the applicant seeks review and approval; and

(b)evidence sufficient to demonstrate compliance with Subsection (2)(b) .

(2)The commission shall approve a large load contract submitted under Subsection

(1)if the commission finds by a preponderance of the evidence that:

(a)the contract complies with the requirements of this chapter;

(b)the large load customer bears all just and reasonable incremental costs attributable to receiving the requested electric service; and

(c)existing ratepayers do not bear costs justly and reasonably attributable to providing electric service for the large load customer.

(3)Commission review of a large load contract:

(a)is limited to the requirements described in Subsection (2); and

(b)does not include review of other contract terms.

(4)The commission shall approve or disapprove an application submitted under this section within 60 days after the day on which a person files the application.

(5)The commission may establish rules to expedite the review of applications for approval of a large load contract under this chapter.

Enacted by Chapter 318 , 2025 General Session