SB 1254
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Public Utility Commission, further providing for consumer protection and information.
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to create and maintain a public database of all rate increases overseen by the commission. The database will be searchable by various criteria, including company, utility type, and docket number, and must include rate increase requests from the past 20 years. The commission can contract with a third party to operate the database, ensuring transparency and information access for consumers.
Key provisions
- The PUC must establish a centralized public database of rate increases.
- The database must be searchable by company, utility type, year, and docket number.
- The database must include rate increase requests from the past 20 years.
- The commission can outsource database operation to a third party.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Consumers
- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
- Utility Companies
- Ratepayers
Notable changes
- Requires the creation of a comprehensive rate increase database.
- Establishes a minimum retention period for rate increase information (20 years).
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Cosponsors
Judith Schwank
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