Enrolled Copy H.B. 212
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Advanced Transmission Technologies
2025 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Christine F. Watkins
Senate Sponsor: David P. Hinkins
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LONG TITLE
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General Description:
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This bill makes changes to the Energy Resource Procurement Act.
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Highlighted Provisions:
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This bill:
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▸ defines terms;
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▸ outlines cost-effectiveness analyses and approval procedures when a large-scale electric
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utility (utility) proposes advanced transmission technology deployment; and
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▸ provides that a utility may recover approved costs.
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Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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None
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Other Special Clauses:
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None
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Utah Code Sections Affected:
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ENACTS:
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54-17-1101, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
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Section 1. Section 54-17-1101 is enacted to read:
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Part 11. Advanced Transmission Technologies
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54-17-1101 . Advanced transmission technologies.
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(1) As used in this section:
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(a) "Advanced transmission technology" means a technology that increases the capacity,
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efficiency, or reliability of electric transmission infrastructure.
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(b) "Advanced transmission technology" includes: H.B. 212 Enrolled Copy
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(i) technology that dynamically adjusts the rated capacity of transmission lines based
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on real-time conditions;
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(ii) advanced power flow controls used to actively control the flow of electricity
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across transmission lines to optimize usage and relieve congestion;
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(iii) software and hardware used to identify optimal transmission grid configurations
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and enable routing power flows around congestion points;
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(iv) advanced transmission line conductors that increase the power transfer capacity
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of transmission lines; and
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(v) energy storage technologies that facilitate energy storage during times of excess
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generation and discharge of stored energy during times of high demand to support
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transmission system operation.
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(2) In an integrated resource plan filing, a general rate case, or other proceeding in which a
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large-scale electric utility proposes additions or expansions to the transmission system,
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the large-scale electric utility shall:
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(a) analyze:
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(i) the cost effectiveness and timetable for deployment of advanced transmission
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technologies as an alternative strategy to meet electric system needs; and
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(ii) whether the technologies would:
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(A) increase transmission capacity;
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(B) increase transmission efficiency;
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(C) reduce transmission system congestion;
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(D) reduce curtailment of energy generation resources;
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(E) increase reliability;
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(F) reduce the risk of igniting wildfire;
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(G) increase resiliency; and
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(H) increase capacity to connect new energy resources; and
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(b) include the analysis described in Subsection (2)(a) in the filing to the commission.
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(3)(a) The commission shall encourage the large-scale electric utility to include
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deployment of advanced transmission technologies in an integrated resource plan.
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(b) A large-scale electric utility shall include a summary of its existing and planned
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advanced transmission technologies in each integrated resource plan filed with the
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commission.
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(4) If the commission determines, based on the analysis provided by the large-scale electric
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utility under Subsection (2)(a), that the deployment of advanced transmission
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technologies is cost effective, the commission shall approve the large-scale utility's
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recovery of the prudently incurred costs of the advanced transmission technologies.
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Section 2. Effective Date.
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This bill takes effect on May 7, 2025.
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