Electrical utilities; authorize certain large customer supply and service agreements with customers have MDA approved project.
HB 1184 allows Mississippi electric utilities to enter exclusive supply agreements with large commercial customers whose projects are approved by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) and meet specific capital investment and job creation thresholds. These agreements bypass standard utility rate regulations, permit utilities to build necessary infrastructure without prior commission approval, and keep contract terms confidential. The bill requires facilities built for these agreements to meet at least two of three criteria: grid resiliency, fuel diversity, or emissions reduction. It directly affects MDA-approved large businesses (e.g., factories, data centers) and utilities by accelerating infrastructure projects tied to economic development.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2025
Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Jan 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
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Jan 20, 2025
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Referred To Public Utilities
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Brent Powell
RRepublican
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