This bill amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to introduce new standards specifically addressing large load facilities , defining them as a distinct class of electric consumers. These facilities are characterized by a peak demand exceeding 75 megawatts, with exceptions for existing facilities increasing demand primarily for electrification or greenhouse gas reduction. The legislation aims to ensure equitable cost allocation and promote grid reliability in response to the growing energy demands of such large consumers. A central provision mandates that electric utilities must fully recover all costs from large load facilities for any necessary upgrades to generation, transmission, or distribution infrastructure required to meet their electricity demand. This cost recovery obligation is designed to prevent financial burdens from shifting to other consumers, ensuring the specific class of large load facilities bears the full expense, even if a facility ceases operations or uses less electricity than initially projected. Furthermore, the bill directs electric utilities to prioritize service requests from large load facilities that agree to implement specific measures to benefit the grid, such as employing features to reduce demand during peak times or committing to using zero-emission electric energy generated onsite or procured through power purchase agreements. State regulatory authorities and nonregulated utilities are required to commence consideration of these new standards within one year and complete their determinations within two years. They must then report their findings and processes to Congress, detailing their rationale for the determinations made. However, exemptions apply for states that have already implemented comparable standards or conducted relevant proceedings within a specified timeframe, streamlining the process for those already addressing similar issues.