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Rocky Mountain Power says SB 132 is running, identifies three new large‑load requests and protections for existing customers
Summary
Rocky Mountain Power told the committee that SB 132 (signed March 25, 2025) has established a separate process for new large customers over 100 MW, requires financial capability demonstrations, and has produced three new large‑load requests plus seven grandfathered legacy projects representing about 3 GW of potential load by 2030.
Rocky Mountain Power officials updated the committee on implementation of Senate Bill 132, describing how the law separates traditional load growth from new large loads above 100 megawatts and creates contract and review requirements intended to protect existing customers.
Tom Carter, who introduced the company’s presenters, said the update focused on SB 132 implementation. Craig Eller, senior vice president of resource strategy and development, told the committee SB 132 “creates a clear line between traditional load growth and new loads over 100 megawatts” and requires large‑load customers to demonstrate financial capability through either an investment‑grade rating, investment‑grade parent/partner credit assurance,…
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