Bill > H2806

This bill aims to establish rate options to reduce utility customer costs and lower peak demand. It requires each distribution company in Massachusetts to offer at least one option for a time-of-use rate by January 1, 2020. These rates would have different pricing for energy supply, transmission, and distribution based on the time of day and year, with peak periods limited to no more than 6 hours per day. Companies must also provide customers with a summary of available rate options and their expected bill impacts annually. The bill authorizes the Department of Public Utilities to approve opt-out time-varying pricing structures, while ensuring appropriate mitigation for low-income and vulnerable consumers, and to promulgate necessary rules and regulations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2806