KS SB81

New facilities with peak demand of 40 megawatts or above are disqualified from economic development electric rate discounts effective January 1, 2025, if they project fewer than 200 full-time employees within two years or are not receiving service under a data center or large load tariff

Economic development rate discounts allow industrial and commercial customers to receive 5-50% reductions from standard electric rates for up to 5 years (smaller facilities) or 10 years (facilities with 25+ megawatt demand)

Eligible facilities must have incentives from economic development agencies, meet minimum peak demand thresholds (200 kilowatts, 300 kilowatts, or 25 megawatts depending on tier), and maintain at least 55% annual load factor

The Kansas Corporation Commission must provide biennial reports to the legislature on discount recipients, including employment numbers, tax revenue generated, and rate impacts on non-contract customers

Discounted rates for the largest facilities (25+ megawatt tier) expire December 31, 2030, with possible extension to December 31, 2036 if utilities apply by December 31, 2028