HB 2429
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for hosting capacity maps.
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Bill overview
This bill requires Pennsylvania’s electric distribution companies to create and publicly share ‘hosting capacity maps.’ These maps will show how much electricity a local power grid can handle, helping with planning for new energy sources like solar panels and batteries. The bill also establishes standards for these maps, requires companies to provide information to potential new energy users, and mandates annual reliability reports to be published by the companies.
Key provisions
- Electric distribution companies must develop and publicly post hosting capacity maps on their websites.
- Maps must be updated every two months and prioritize feeders experiencing significant changes.
- The commission can require additional data to improve map transparency.
- An online portal will be established to verify user identity for accessing maps.
- The commission will create uniform reporting standards for hosting capacity maps.
- Electric distribution companies must provide preapplication reports to potential new energy users.
- Annual reliability reports must be published, including metrics on outages and grid performance.
- The commission will hold an annual public input hearing on map design and updates.
Who is affected
- Electric utility companies
- Consumers of electricity
- Renewable energy developers
- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
- Ratepayers
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Primary sponsor
Melissa Cerrato
Cosponsors
Danielle Friel Otten
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