ND HB1455

Amends North Dakota Century Code section 49-22-04 to require utilities to file updated ten-year plans by July 1 of each even-numbered year instead of unspecified intervals.

Adds new requirement for utilities to notify the Public Service Commission and county auditor if they consider removing an electric energy conversion facility from service, unless previously disclosed in a ten-year plan filing.

Authorizes the Public Service Commission to request reliability studies from utilities considering facility removal and to accept public comment on such removals.

Directs the Legislative Management to study during 2021-22 interim the need, cost, effect, and appropriate process for bonding and reclamation of coal conversion facilities, including examination of financial assurance methods and the role of the Public Service Commission in electrical generation retirement.

Requires Legislative Management to report findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the 68th Legislative Assembly regarding coal conversion facility retirement processes.