HOUSE BILL 1285

File Code: Utility Regulation

Sponsored By:

Delegate Kelly

Entitled:

Public Service Commission - Energy Efficiency - Cost Recovery Surcharge Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the Public Service Commission, when implementing specified energy efficiency and conservation measures, from allowing a gas company or an electric company to impose a surcharge or any other additional fee on residential ratepayers for the purpose of cost recovery in addition to the adopted rate; and making the Act an emergency measure.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

2/13

First Reading Economic Matters

2/25

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

4/3

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Conservation -see also- Soil Conservation

Energy Matters -see also- Fuel; Power Plants; Solar Energy

Fees -see also- Devt Fees and Taxes; Reimbursement Rates

Public Service Commission

Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Public Utility Companies

( 7-211 , 7-211 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered