SB 240 Indiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Surplus interconnection service.

Summary
Defines "surplus interconnection service" (SIS), with respect to established interconnection service connecting an electric generating facility with an electric transmission system, as any portion of that service that: (1) has not been used; and (2) is not reasonably expected to be needed; the use of which would result in the total amount of interconnection service at the point of interconnection remaining the same. Provides that an electric utility that is required to file integrated resource plans (IRPs) with the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) must include in any IRP filed after December 31, 2029, an analysis of the potential for SIS to meet immediate needs for capacity and energy at utility owned facilities. Provides that with respect to any petition filed with the IURC after December 31, 2029, for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the construction, purchase, or lease of an electric generation facility, the IURC shall consider whether: (1) the petitioner has conducted an analysis of the use of SIS as an alternative to, or in conjunction with, the proposed construction, purchase, or lease of the facility; and (2) the proposed construction, use, or lease of the facility will make use of, or allow for the use of, SIS. Requires the IURC to conduct a study to evaluate the potential use of SIS by electric utilities. Sets forth specific topics that the IURC must evaluate as part of the study. Requires the IURC to include in its 2027 annual report its findings with respect to the topics evaluated in the study.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Signed Mar 5, 2026
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What changed between versions

Enrolled Senate Bill (S) Senate Bill (H) · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill updates the definition of 'surplus interconnection service' to focus on unneeded capacity rather than unused capacity. It raises the minimum threshold for assessing surplus service from 20 megawatts to 25 megawatts. The bill also removes specific provisions regarding federal phaseout mandates and updates the legislative session details to reflect the 124th General Assembly.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on utility planning and interconnection services, but the specific criteria for when utilities must analyze surplus capacity has been adjusted.
DEFINITION

Changed the definition of 'surplus interconnection service' from 'has not been used' to 'any unneeded portion' to clarify that capacity not currently required counts as surplus.

REQUIREMENT

Increased the threshold for assessing surplus interconnection service from 20 megawatts to 25 megawatts in integrated resource plans.

Removed specific language requiring analysis of federal phaseout mandates for electric generating facilities.

TIMELINE

Updated session references from the 123rd General Assembly to the 124th General Assembly and adjusted effective dates to July 1, 2026.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 22, 2026 · House Feb 10, 2026

How they voted

431
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 48
Jan 22, 2026
D Democratic9
8 Yea 1 Nay
88% Yea
R Republican39
35 Yea 4
89% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
25
Key actions
10
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Mar 5, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 283: yeas 47, nays 0
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 232: yeas 96, nays 0
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amendment #1 (Soliday) prevailed; voice vote
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 58: yeas 44, nays 1
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
upper
4 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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