HB 5648
Relating to the regulation and oversight of the provision of electricial power to consumers in this State
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Bill overview
This bill aims to regulate and oversee the provision of electrical power in West Virginia, focusing on consumer interests and encouraging the development of renewable energy sources. It establishes priority for customer needs, requires utilities to notify customers of rate increases, expands utility responsibilities regarding life support systems, and authorizes distributed power plant programs. The bill also updates and reorganizes existing state regulations related to utilities and energy.
Key provisions
- Establishes priority for customer interests in utility regulation.
- Requires utilities to notify customers of proposed rate increases.
- Expands utilities' responsibilities regarding registry of persons dependent on life support systems.
- Defines portable solar generation devices and exempts them from interconnection agreements.
- Authorizes the establishment of distributed power plant programs.
- Requires utilities to develop and submit distributed power plant programs.
- Allows for cost recovery at reasonable rates and establishes performance targets for utilities.
- Establishes a community energy program and requires the formation of an interconnection working group.
Who is affected
- Electric Utilities
- Consumers
- Public Service Commission
- West Virginia Residents
- Renewable Energy Developers
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