Public utility; authorizing fish hatcheries to generate electricity behind the meter for on-site use. Effective date.

SB 2124 (2026) allows fish hatcheries operated by Oklahoma's Department of Wildlife Conservation to generate electricity on-site for their own use without being classified as public utilities under Oklahoma law. The bill exempts these hatcheries from public utility regulations (defined in Title 17, Section 151) if they meet specific requirements outlined in that section. This change directly affects state-run hatcheries seeking to offset their energy costs through self-generated power. The policy simplifies regulatory compliance for hatcheries using on-site renewable energy, effective November 1, 2026.