NC S590

Exempts persons constructing or operating electric generating facilities that produce electricity, heat, or steam primarily for sale to or use by the Armed Forces of the United States from regulation as public utilities by the North Carolina Utilities Commission.

Adds definition of "Armed Forces of the United States" to include Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and functions under the Secretary of Defense, plus reserve components and North Carolina National Guard units.

Exempts such military-purpose generating facilities from certification requirements under G.S. 62-110.1, though operators must still report proposed construction to the Utilities Commission before beginning work.

Prohibits electric public utilities from charging discriminatory fees, standby charges, or imposing discriminatory requirements on persons constructing or operating generating facilities for military purposes.

Requires the North Carolina Utilities Commission to submit annual reports through 2018 to the Governor and General Assembly detailing activities of military-purpose generating facility operators and their impact on incumbent suppliers and Armed Forces operations.