SB 3163: PUC; ELECTRIC UTILITIES; SMART IMPORTS PROGRAM; EXCESS ELECTRICITY; RENEWABLE ENERGY; RULES; STUDY
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-01-26
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-02-02: Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
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Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a proceeding to study and implement the Smart Imports Program. Establishes the Smart Imports Program and requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning January 1, 2028. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules and establish penalties.