An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, providing for public interest; and, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for rates to be just and reasonable, for voluntary changes in rates and for rates fixed on complaint and investigation of costs of production.
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s public utility laws to strengthen the consideration of public interest when utility decisions are made. It adds a definition of ‘public interest’ based on factors like affordability, renewable energy development, grid reliability, environmental protection, economic growth, and energy efficiency. The bill also requires utilities to provide clear notice of rate changes and allows the commission to investigate the costs of production when a utility doesn’t generate its own energy.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘public interest’ for use by the Public Utility Commission (PUC).
- Requires the PUC to consider affordability, renewable energy, grid reliability, and environmental factors when making utility decisions.
- Mandates 60 days’ notice to the PUC before a utility can change its rates.
- Allows the PUC to adjust rates if it determines they are unjust or unreasonable.
- Grants the PUC the authority to investigate the costs of production for utilities that don’t generate their own energy.
- Specifies that rate changes must be consistent with the public interest and in conformity with PUC regulations.
- Requires rate notices to be in plain language.
- Addresses energy efficiency improvements.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Public utility companies
- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)
- Energy consumers
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Primary sponsor
Danielle Friel Otten
Cosponsors
Christopher Rabb
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