Consumer-Regulated Electric Utilities
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the establishment of consumer-regulated electric utilities to serve new nonresidential electric loads, and, in connection therewith, exempting consumer-regulated electric utilities from certain public utility regulations while maintaining oversight for public safety and environmental protection.
Bill Summary:
The bill defines a "consumer-regulated electric utility" as an electric generation and supply system constructed for the sole purpose of serving new industrial, commercial, data center, or other nonresidential loads not previously served by a provider of retail electric service.
The bill states that a consumer-regulated electric utility is not a public utility and is not subject to regulation by the public utilities commission (commission), unless the consumer-regulated electric utility elects to interconnect with the electric grid in a service territory of a public utility that is subject to regulation by the commission.
A consumer-regulated electric utility may construct and operate a facility within an existing public right-of-way, subject to applicable permitting, restoration, and public safety requirements.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Ken DeGraaf
Committees
House
Energy & Environment
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.006 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.007 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.008 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.009 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.010 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.013 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.014 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.016 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1246, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 5-8. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 26-1246 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-5. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | House | House Committee on Energy & Environment Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed |
| 02/18/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment |