HB 1567: PUC; RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICITY RATE STRUCTURES; MEDICAL ESSENTIAL NEEDS ENERGY PROGRAM; RISING-BLOCK TARIFF
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-02-02: Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Thursday, 02-05-26 9:00AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.)
Introduced
First Committee Review
First Chamber
Second Committee Review
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish residential electricity rate structures that prioritize affordability and equity. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a lifeline baseline performance standard, a medical essential needs energy program, and a new tariff. Requires electric utilities to file revised tariffs no later than twelve months after the Public Utilities Commission has issued a final decision and order under this Act. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to convene a stakeholder process for developing and implementing this Act.
Discussed in Hearing
2MINHouse Standing Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection
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