Surplus Interconnection Service Amendments

HB 413 requires Utah electrical utilities with large generator interconnection agreements (over 20 megawatts) to analyze unused interconnection capacity in their energy planning. Specifically, utilities must assess their own generators for "surplus interconnection service" (unused capacity at connection points) and include this analysis in their integrated resource plans submitted to the Public Service Commission. The bill allows utilities to gather information from non-utility facilities about surplus capacity and permits cost recovery for approved projects deemed cost-effective by the Commission. This applies directly to utilities managing large-scale power generation connections, aiming to optimize existing infrastructure without new construction.