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Public Utilities, New Large Loads (ratepayer protection)

Sets Public Utilities Commission rules for serving new large electric loads such as data centers to protect other ratepayers.

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Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026, Session Law Chapter 335Apr 10 7 months ago

Body
Idaho Legislature
Session
2026
Introduced
Mar 17
In effect since
Jul 14 months ago
Votes
House 65-3-2, Senate 34-1-0

Timeline

  1. Jul 1 4 months ago

    Takes effect

  2. Apr 10 7 months ago

    Signed by Governor, Session Law Chapter 335

  3. Mar 30 7 months ago

    Passed Senate 34-1-0 after House passage 65-3-2

  4. Mar 17 7 months ago

    Introduced by House Ways and Means Committee

Sponsors

  • House Ways and Means Committee
United Kingdom
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British Data Centre Covenant

The UK government unveiled a covenant setting local job, community investment, and water protection standards for data centers seeking faster grid connections.

Proposed
United States (federal)

Ratepayer Protection Act

The bill would require state utility regulators to consider whether large electricity users, including data centers, are driving up costs for other ratepayers.

Passed one chamber

Change log

  • AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27

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