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OK SB1003

Bill

Status

Failed

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jack Stewart

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Corporation Commission must promulgate rules ensuring electric grids serving Oklahoma ratepayers are affordable and reliable, requiring guaranteed power capacity of at least 115% of peak net load

  • New intermittent generation sources (wind/solar) cannot be approved unless supported by firming power capable of providing 48 hours of backup at maximum output during peak load periods

  • New power generation resources must be selected based solely on lowest total monetary cost, including construction, operation, government subsidies, firming power costs, and system integration costs

  • Retiring on-demand power generation sources prohibited unless the utility proves by preponderance of evidence that the grid will maintain required guaranteed power capacity at retirement time

  • Power generation resources must meet continuous operating requirements for seasonal peaks and extreme weather events, with fuel storage or supply arrangements ensuring 7-day performance capability; effective November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Corporation Commission; directing Commission to promulgate certain rules relating to affordable and reliable electricity; providing for coordination with certain utilities and organizations. Effective date.

Last Action

Failed in Committee - Energy

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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