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AR SB615

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clint Penzo

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Defines "nonexport facility" as an on-site electrical energy production facility that meets a customer's needs within a single utility's service territory and does not intentionally feed electricity back to the grid

  • Prohibits public utilities from charging discriminatory electricity rates to customers who own or operate nonexport facilities compared to other customers

  • Requires the Arkansas Public Service Commission to promulgate rules for nonexport facilities by December 31, 2025, following public comment and a hearing

  • Mandates the rules include safety and operational standards addressing thermal limits, service voltage, power quality, and acceptable export limitation methods such as power control systems and reverse power protection

  • Excludes nonexport facilities from the definition of "net-metering facility" under the Arkansas Cost-Shifting Prevention Act of 2023

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Energy; And To Regulate Nonexport Facilities.

Last Action

Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce4/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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