1. (1) A large load customer may obtain all needed electric services from a large-scale generation provider through a connected generation system consistent with this chapter.

2. (2) A large-scale generation provider may provide service on or through a connected generation system if the provider:

   1. (a) registers with the commission in accordance with Section 54-26-501;
   2. (b) uses only qualifying generation resources;
   3. (c) maintains sufficient generation capacity to serve all contracted load;

   4. (d) provides the commission with:

      1. (i) system design and operational information;
      2. (ii) emergency response procedures; and
      3. (iii) notification of any changes in system configuration or operation; and
   5. (e) maintains commercial liability insurance as required under Section 54-26-602.
3. (3) A large-scale generation provider that provides service on or through a connected generation system consistent with the requirements of this chapter is exempt from commission regulation as a public utility under this title.

4. (4) A closed private generation system or a large-scale generation provider that provides service through a closed private generation system may connect to the interstate transmission system of a transmission provider only if:

   1. (a) the closed private generation system is interconnected to the interstate transmission system pursuant to the transmission provider's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved open access transmission tariff; and
   2. (b) the commission determines that the closed private generation system or large-scale generation provider has satisfied the requirements of this chapter for the provision of service on or through a connected generation system.

5. (5) A closed private generation system or a large-scale generation provider that provides service through a closed private generation system may receive services from a qualified electric utility only if:

   1. (a) the requirements of Subsection (4) are met; and
   2. (b) the system or provider has an agreement with the qualified electric utility as approved by the commission.

6. (6) A qualified electric utility:

   1. (a) is not required to purchase or accept any power from a connected generation system; and
   2. (b) shall accept power from a connected generation system only as explicitly provided in an agreement that has been approved by the commission.

Enacted by Chapter 318, 2025 General Session