Bills

SB 3009: PUC; RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICITY RATE STRUCTURES; MEDICAL ESSENTIAL NEEDS ENERGY PROGRAM; RISING-BLOCK TARIFF

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-01-23

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-30: Referred to CPN/EIG, WAM.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

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.

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