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IA HSB522
SB
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Commerce
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AI Summary
- Rate-regulated electric utilities must file a resource plan with the Iowa Utilities Commission at least once every three years.
- Resource plans must address probable future energy demand over 5-year and 20-year horizons, considering supply resources, conservation, and demand management programs from approved energy efficiency plans.
- Utilities seeking ratemaking principles must submit a resource plan updated within 24 months of filing their application to demonstrate reasonability compared to alternative supply sources.
- The Commission must acknowledge receipt of resource plans within 90 days and may provide recommendations for additional analyses to include in future plans.
- Utilities must organize stakeholder conferences with representatives from the Commission, consumer advocate, customers, and state load forecasting center, providing reasonable data access and comment opportunities during plan development.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to electric utility resource planning.
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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