US HB7066

Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to classify large load facilities (those with peak demand exceeding 75 megawatts) as a distinct class of electric consumers

Requires electric utilities to fully recover all grid upgrade costs—including generation, transmission, and distribution improvements—from large load facilities, even if the facility ceases operations or uses less energy than projected

Prioritizes electric service requests from large load facility operators who agree to use peak demand reduction features (energy efficiency, onsite storage, demand response) and zero-emission energy generated onsite or procured through power purchase agreements within the same balancing authority

Exempts existing facilities whose increased demand is predominantly caused by electrification or greenhouse gas emission reduction measures from the large load facility classification

Requires state regulatory authorities and nonregulated utilities to commence consideration of these standards within 1 year of enactment and complete determinations within 2 years, with mandatory reporting to Congress within 30 days of their decisions