Electric providers would set rules for very large power connections

Public power suppliers would set standards for connecting large load customers. A large load customer is an entity seeking a new or expanded connection for more than 20 megawatts at one site. Public power suppliers include public power districts, municipalities, electric cooperatives, and other government entities that provide electricity. Customers would have to disclose similar service requests that could lead them to change, delay, or withdraw their connection request; they could redact competitively sensitive details. Providers could not sell, share, or disclose that information. Customers seeking more capacity after the initial screening study would pay an additional fee based on the new request. Providers would have to complete an initial transmission screening study within 180 days after receiving its fee.

Public power suppliers could set or negotiate rates, charges, and operating rules for each large load customer. These options would apply to large load customers: entities seeking a new or expanded connection for more than 20 megawatts at one site. Rates and charges would have to fairly assign electricity system costs to the large customer and address risks to the system and other customers. Providers would not have to create a general rate schedule for large load customers and could impose additional service requirements.

Public power suppliers would develop a process to obtain demand reductions and flexible electricity use from large load customers, and to require emergency load cuts or backup power. A qualifying backup generator must be unable to send power to the grid and able to supply at least half of the site's demand. During an emergency, providers could require affected customers to cut electricity use or, if they have qualifying backup generators, to use them. Emergency requirements would last for the emergency or until the load could be safely restored.