S.716

Fair Competition Study Act

Introduced·3/25/25

North Carolina S716 mandates a study on energy market reforms, focusing on regional transmission organizations and energy imbalance markets.

North Carolina S716 directs the North Carolina Public Utilities Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on energy market reforms. The study will assess the costs and benefits of regional transmission organizations and energy imbalance markets. It will evaluate the potential impacts on electricity generation, customer service, rates, environmental quality, carbon emissions, and economic opportunities. The study will also examine the legal and procedural requirements for implementing these reforms in North Carolina and South Carolina.

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  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Withdrawn From Com