Introduced Version
HOUSE BILL No. 1563
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 8-1-8.5-2.3.
Synopsis: Alternative and nuclear energy generation. Requires: (1) a
public utility to notify the Indiana utility regulatory commission
(commission) of the public utility's intention to retire an electric
generation facility not later than 18 months before the planned
retirement date; and (2) the commission to conduct a study to
determine the feasibility of using the location and infrastructure of the
electric generation facility for development of alternative energy
generation projects, including consideration of the suitability of the
location and infrastructure for use in developing a nuclear energy
facility.
Effective: July 1, 2025.
Smith H, DeVon
January 21, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and
Telecommunications.
2025 IN 1563—LS 7607/DI 119 Introduced
First Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2025)
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HOUSE BILL No. 1563
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
utilities.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
1 SECTION 1. IC 8-1-8.5-2.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
2 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
3 1, 2025]: Sec. 2.3. (a) A public utility shall notify the commission of
4 the public utility's intention to retire an electric generation facility
5 not later than eighteen (18) months before the public utility's
6 planned retirement date for the electric generation facility.
7 (b) After receiving notice under subsection (a), the commission
8 shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of using the
9 location and infrastructure of the electric generation facility for
10 development of alternative energy generation projects, including
11 consideration of the suitability of the location and infrastructure
12 for use in developing a nuclear energy production or generating
13 facility (as defined by IC 8-1-8.8-8.5).
2025 IN 1563—LS 7607/DI 119