SB 240: Surplus interconnection service.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Defines "surplus interconnection service" (SIS), with respect to established interconnection service connecting an electric generating facility with an electric transmission system, as any portion of that service that: (1) has not been used; and (2) is not reasonably expected to be needed; the use of which would result in the total amount of interconnection service at the point of interconnection remaining the same. Provides that an electric utility that is required to file integrated resource plans (IRPs) with the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) must include in any IRP filed after December 31, 2029, an analysis of the potential for SIS to meet immediate needs for capacity and energy at utility owned facilities. Provides that with respect to any petition filed with the IURC after December 31, 2029, for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the construction, purchase, or lease of an electric generation facility, the IURC shall consider whether: (1) the petitioner has conducted an analysis of the use of SIS as an alternative to, or in conjunction with, the proposed construction, purchase, or lease of the facility; and (2) the proposed construction, use, or lease of the facility will make use of, or allow for the use of, SIS. Requires the IURC to conduct a study to evaluate the potential use of SIS by electric utilities. Sets forth specific topics that the IURC must evaluate as part of the study. Requires the IURC to include in its 2027 annual report its findings with respect to the topics evaluated in the study.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 9

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 5, 2026Signed by the Governor
2. March 5, 2026Public Law 126
3. February 27, 2026Signed by the Speaker
4. February 27, 2026Signed by the President Pro Tempore
5. February 27, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
6. February 25, 2026Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 283: yeas 47, nays 0
7. February 16, 2026Motion to concur filed
8. February 11, 2026Returned to the Senate with amendments
9. February 10, 2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 232: yeas 96, nays 0
10. February 10, 2026Representatives Hall, Pressel, Burton added as cosponsors
11. February 9, 2026Amendment #1 (Soliday) prevailed; voice vote
12. February 9, 2026Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

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