All Roll Calls
Yes: 203 • No: 2
UtahH.B. 2382026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Utah Energy Generation and Transmission Planning
Sponsored By: Carl R. Albrecht (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EnergyPublic UtilitiesClean EnergyPublic Utilities and TechnologyPublic Service CommissionUtility Programs and Energy Procurement
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Stronger state oversight of regional power markets
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Public Service Commission takes part in regional grid operator meetings and stakeholder groups wherever Utah utilities participate. The commission can obtain market, reliability, and congestion data and may hire independent experts to review models and cost allocations. By November 30 each year, it reports to lawmakers on congestion costs, Utah’s access and treatment in regional markets, and how participation helps or harms Utah customers. If the commission is denied data or participation that other states receive, it must notify two legislative committees within 30 days.
Charges if you leave the clean energy program
Beginning May 6, 2026, you pay no termination charge if you leave during the initial opt‑out window. After that window, the commission can set a termination charge when you leave; it may include costs for clean energy resources bought for the program that are no longer used. Participating communities pay for the first customer notice; later required notices count as program costs and can be recovered in participating customers’ rates. If your address is moved into or out of a city utility, you may stay in the program only if the utility and city agree; otherwise, the city, not you, must cover any termination charge when service changes.
Opt-out and notice rules for clean energy customers
Beginning May 6, 2026, if your community adopts a commission‑approved clean energy program, your utility must send two separate notices in the 60 days before the opt‑out deadline. The notice must show projected program rates, compare them to your current rates, and clearly explain how to opt out. Existing customers can opt out and keep their current rates by following the commission’s timing and method. New customers are enrolled by default after start‑up, but they can avoid enrollment by opting out on time. Very large users (1 megawatt or more at one meter) get this information in person.
Net metered homes cannot join the program
Beginning May 6, 2026, homes on Utah’s residential net metering program cannot join the community clean energy program. This rule prevents enrollment in both programs at the same time.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Carl R. Albrecht
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Evan J. Vickers
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/20/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 69 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 23 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/5/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 68 • No: 1
House vote • 1/26/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026House/ to Governor
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/6/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/6/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/25/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/25/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/20/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/20/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/19/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ substituted
2/17/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/12/2026Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
2/12/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/6/2026
Substitute #3
2/12/2026
Substitute #2
2/11/2026
Substitute #1
2/10/2026
Introduced
1/13/2026
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