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HB 549UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah requires large utilities to report energy rebate programs to the Office of Energy Development

Original title: Energy Efficiency Rebate Amendments

Last action · March 25, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Dave Shallenberger and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Large-scale public utilities in Utah must annually report details of their energy rebate and incentive programs to the Office of Energy Development starting September 1, 2026. The legislation also directs the office to review these utility reports, consult with utilities on state energy policy alignment, and include a summary of the findings in its annual legislative report.

Why it matters

The measure establishes mandatory tracking and state review for utility-run energy efficiency incentives that serve over 200,000 customers. Utility customers and industrial energy users will see their rebate program metrics and cost-effectiveness officially audited and reported to lawmakers annually.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Large-scale public utilities

Must compile annual operational data, customer participation metrics, and cost-effectiveness figures, and submit structured reports to the Office of Energy Development.

Directly affected

Office of Energy Development

Must review incoming utility rebate reports, conduct consultations regarding state energy policy, provide improvement recommendations, and summarize findings in its annual legislative report.

Directly affected

Utility customers

Customer participation numbers across residential, commercial, industrial, and irrigation classes will be tracked and evaluated as part of mandatory state reporting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which utilities are required to submit the annual energy rebate report?
Large-scale public utilities that provide retail electric service or retail natural gas service to more than 200,000 retail customers in the state.
When is the first utility report due to the Office of Energy Development?
On or before September 1, 2026, and annually thereafter on or before September 1.
What information must be included in the utility's energy rebate report?
Descriptions of each rebate program, financial amounts, eligibility criteria, customer participation counts by category, total rebates issued, energy savings achieved, , and administrative costs.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

43 actions
  1. Mar 25, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 17, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 17, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 12, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Mar 5, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  7. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  8. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
  9. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
  10. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  11. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ committee report favorable
  12. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  13. Mar 2, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  14. Mar 2, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  15. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  16. Feb 27, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  17. Feb 27, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  18. Feb 27, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  19. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  20. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ substituted/ amended
  21. Feb 25, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  22. Feb 25, 2026House
    House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
  23. Feb 25, 2026House
    House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  24. Feb 25, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0549S01
  25. Feb 25, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0549S01
  26. Feb 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0549S01
  27. Feb 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0549S01
  28. Feb 19, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  29. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  30. Feb 17, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0549
  31. Feb 16, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0549
  32. Feb 11, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  33. Feb 11, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  34. Feb 11, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0549
  35. Feb 11, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0549
  36. Feb 11, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  37. Feb 11, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Dave ShallenbergerHouse · District 58RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Kirk CullimoreSenate · District 19RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Mandatory State Oversight of Utility Rebates

The legislation transitions utility energy rebate programs from independent utility administration to formalized annual auditing and policy alignment review by the Office of Energy Development.

Office of Energy Development

Connected Entities

Office of Energy Development, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee
OrganizationOffice of Energy Development“receives utility rebate reports and reviews them for state energy policy alignme”Map →
OrganizationPublic Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee“receives annual reports from the director of the Office of Energy Development”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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