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SC H5440
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gary Brewer
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AI Summary
- Allows nonresidential retail electric customers with demand of at least 100 kW to purchase all or part of their electricity from third-party electric suppliers instead of their incumbent utility
- Requires eligible customers choosing third-party suppliers to enter contracts with incumbent utilities specifying electricity amounts, arrangements for remaining service, and conditions for curtailment
- Makes eligible customers responsible for arranging firm transmission services from third-party suppliers and paying all associated costs, including any transmission upgrades that solely benefit them
- Requires departing customers to continue paying capital costs the incumbent utility invested based on their projected demand until paid in full or another customer assumes the amount
- Directs the Public Service Commission to approve a pro forma contract tariff by January 1, 2027, and prohibits the commission from regulating contracts between third-party suppliers and eligible customers
Legislative Description
Electric Retail Customer Choice and Third-Party Electric Suppliers
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
3/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor, Commerce and Industry3/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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