54-26-505. Connected generation systems.

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Effective 5/7/2025

(1)A large load customer may obtain all needed electric services from a large-scale generation provider through a connected generation system consistent with this chapter.

(2)A large-scale generation provider may provide service on or through a connected generation system if the provider:

(a)registers with the commission in accordance with Section 54-26-501 ;

(b)uses only qualifying generation resources;

(c)maintains sufficient generation capacity to serve all contracted load;

(d)provides the commission with:

(i)system design and operational information;

(ii)emergency response procedures; and

(iii)notification of any changes in system configuration or operation; and

(e)maintains commercial liability insurance as required under Section 54-26-602 .

(3)A large-scale generation provider that provides service on or through a connected generation system consistent with the requirements of this chapter is exempt from commission regulation as a public utility under this title.

(4)A closed private generation system or a large-scale generation provider that provides service through a closed private generation system may connect to the interstate transmission system of a transmission provider only if:

(a)the closed private generation system is interconnected to the interstate transmission system pursuant to the transmission provider's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved open access transmission tariff; and

(b)the commission determines that the closed private generation system or large-scale generation provider has satisfied the requirements of this chapter for the provision of service on or through a connected generation system.

(5)A closed private generation system or a large-scale generation provider that provides service through a closed private generation system may receive services from a qualified electric utility only if:

(a)the requirements of Subsection

(4)are met; and

(b)the system or provider has an agreement with the qualified electric utility as approved by the commission.

(6)A qualified electric utility:

(a)is not required to purchase or accept any power from a connected generation system; and

(b)shall accept power from a connected generation system only as explicitly provided in an agreement that has been approved by the commission.

Enacted by Chapter 318 , 2025 General Session