Energy (Utility Regulation)

HB 174 requires Wyoming's public utilities to offer customers a "choice electric program" that lets them select electricity from different energy sources (like wind, solar, or fossil fuels) and set their preferred mix. Utilities must provide transparent pricing showing actual costs - without subsidies or grants - for each source type, including delivery and administrative fees. Customers can choose specific percentages for each resource type, and utilities must disclose how they handle unreliable energy sources to meet demand. The Public Service Commission must create these rules by January 1, 2027, and cannot keep pricing information confidential. This directly affects residential and commercial electricity customers and all electric utilities operating in Wyoming.