Gas corporations: gas distribution service line replacements: alternatives.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Home Energy Choice Act, requires gas corporations to offer residential customers a choice to opt-out of replacing gas distribution service lines with a monetary incentive, encouraging them to switch to electric service. The Public Utilities Commission will establish a program to facilitate this transition, particularly for customers in disadvantaged communities. The program aims to reduce reliance on natural gas and associated infrastructure costs, with annual reporting requirements to the legislature.
Key provisions
- Gas corporations must offer a ‘Gas Distribution Service Line Replacement Alternatives Program’ to eligible customers.
- Eligible customers receive a monetary incentive to switch to electric service instead of having a gas line replaced.
- The Public Utilities Commission will establish program details, including incentive levels and outreach requirements.
- The program prioritizes disadvantaged communities with enhanced incentives.
- A process is required to notify customers of their eligibility and facilitate agreements.
- The commission must annually review the program and report to the legislature on its progress.
- An exemption exists for emergency gas line replacements.
- The bill will expire on January 1, 2035.
Who is affected
- Gas corporations
- Residential gas customers
- The Public Utilities Commission
- Low-income customers
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