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Senate committee considers limiting discounted economic-development power rates for very large energy users
Summary
Senate Bill 81 would prohibit discounted economic development electric rates for facilities projected to draw very large peak demand (40 megawatts or more within two years) unless they meet employment or tariff conditions; proponents said discounts should target long-term job creators, while supporters urged protection for existing customers from
The Kansas Senate Utilities Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 81, which would bar public utilities from providing discounted economic development electric rates to certain very large, high-peak electric-demand facilities unless they meet workforce or tariff conditions.
Proponents told the committee the intent is to ensure discounted rates target projects that deliver long-term employment and community benefits rather than very large electricity users that produce relatively few permanent jobs. Supporters said the state should guard existing customers from bearing new grid and transmission costs tied to exceptionally large loads.
Nick Myers, Assistant Reviser, Kansas Revisor of Statutes, summarized current law authorizations for discounted economic development electric rates and described how SB 81 would change eligibility. Myers said current law authorizes…
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