Utah § 54-26-505 Connected generation systems.

Utah Statutes

§ 54-26-505 — Connected generation systems.

Utah § 54-26-505

Title 54Public Utilities

Ch. 54-26Large-Scale Electric Service Requirements

Part 54-26-5Large-Scale Generation Provider Requirements

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Utah Code Ann. § 54-26-505 (2026).

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

(2)(a) registers with the commission in accordance with Section 54-26-501;

(2)(b) uses only qualifying generation resources;

(2)(c) maintains sufficient generation capacity to serve all contracted load;

(2)(d) provides the commission with:

(2)(d)(i) system design and operational information;

(2)(d)(ii) emergency response procedures; and

(2)(d)(iii) notification of any changes in system configuration or operation; and

(2)(e) maintains commercial liability insurance as required under Section 54-26-602. (3

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(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) A large-scale generation provider may provide service on or through a connected generation system if the provider:
(2)(a) registers with the commission in accordance with Section 54-26-501;
(2)(b) uses only qualifying generation resources;
(2)(c) maintains sufficient generation capacity to serve all contracted load;
(2)(d) provides the commission with:
(2)(d)(i) system design and operational information;
(2)(d)(ii) emergency response procedures; and
(2)(d)(iii) notification of any changes in system configuration or operation; and
(2)(e) maintains commercial liability insurance as required under Section 54-26-602.
(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) 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:
(4)(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
(4)(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) 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:
(5)(a) the requirements of Subsection (4) are met; and
(5)(b) the system or provider has an agreement with the qualified electric utility as approved by the commission.
(6) A qualified electric utility:
(6)(a) is not required to purchase or accept any power from a connected generation system; and
(6)(b) shall accept power from a connected generation system only as explicitly provided in an agreement that has been approved by the commission.