SF0054

Clarifies that cities and towns may construct and operate electricity production facilities, establishes conditions for issuing revenue bonds for such facilities, and exempts municipalities operating wholesale electricity generation under agreement from being classified as public utilities.

• Expands the list of public improvements for which cities and towns may issue bonds to include electricity generation facilities, changing language from 'electric light plants and electric power plants' to 'electricity generation facilities.' (W.S. 15-7-101(a)(v))
• Authorizes cities and towns to issue revenue bonds for creating, constructing, maintaining, expanding, or improving electrical systems and facilities on municipal property for wholesale generation, transmission, or distribution of electrical energy, provided operation is subject to an agreement with the public utility that serves the area. (W.S. 15-7-111(c))
• Prohibits cities and towns from issuing revenue bonds for purchasing or acquiring ownership of existing electrical systems. (W.S. 15-7-111(c))
• Exempts municipalities selling electricity at wholesale pursuant to a commission-regulated agreement from regulation as public utilities under Wyoming law. (W.S. 37-1-101(a)(vi)(H)(II))
• Excludes municipalities operating wholesale electrical systems pursuant to an agreement from the definition of 'customer-generator' under net metering provisions. (W.S. 37-16-101(a)(ii))

Effective: July 1, 2025

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