Legislation - SB0596

Title: Large Load Customers - Electric System Interconnection and Demand Response Program
Sponsored by: Senator Hester
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis

Synopsis

Exempting certain large load customers from requirements to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity; requiring the Public Service Commission to establish a certain process for large load customers to interconnect to the electric system; establishing requirements for a large load customer to interconnect to the electric system and contract for service; authorizing certain large load customers to receive certain prioritization; etc.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0940

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/05/2026 Legislative Date 2/05/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Large Load Customers - Electric System Interconnection and Demand Response Program Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/10/2026 Action Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/05/2026	2/05/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Large Load Customers - Electric System Interconnection and Demand Response Program
Senate	2/10/2026	2/10/2026	Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

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