HB 1038·SD·house
allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Commerce and Energy
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Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-24
Mar 30, 2026
Summary
The bill authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to assess data centers the real expenses it incurs when processing their utility service requests and contracts. It applies to large new customers seeking electric service, and any fees collected are deposited into a state fund. The measure is intended to ensure the commission recovers its processing costs.
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