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Senate approves energy planning bill preserving community renewable program opt‑out

Utah Senate · February 19, 2026
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Summary

Senate passed third substitute House Bill 238, authorizing the Public Service Commission to request operational data from regional transmission organizations and preserving a community renewable energy program as an opt‑out rather than an opt‑in; sponsors said the change protects local programs while improving oversight.

On third reading the Utah Senate approved third substitute House Bill 238, a measure aimed at improving transmission and generation planning oversight.

Sponsor Sen. Bickers told the chamber the bill "authorizes the Public Service Commission to get detailed operational reports" from regional transmission organizations and…

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