Prohibits electric and gas public utilities from collecting payment from residential budget billing plan customers whose service was interrupted as a result of major emergency event.
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Overview
This bill protects residential customers on budget billing plans from being charged for electric or gas service during major emergencies. It requires the state’s Board of Public Utilities to prevent utilities from collecting payments from customers whose service was interrupted due to events like storms or floods, until service is restored. The bill clarifies that utilities can still collect payments for service rendered before the emergency occurred. This aims to provide relief to residents impacted by natural disasters.
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