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MA H2840
An emergency act to investigate the results reporting of the National Grid Worcester smart meter pilot program and its implications for the department of public utilities grid modernization, time of use, and smart meter proceedings
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a special commission to investigate the results of a certain smart meter pilot program conducted by National Grid Worcester. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to investigate the results reporting of the National Grid Worcester Smart Meter Pilot Program, which ended on December 31, 2018. The commission will calculate the full costs of the pilot program, including those incurred by the public through the actions of the Department of Public Utilities and the Attorney General's office. It will also conduct an independent audit and investigation of the results reported by Navigant Consulting, including any claimed cost and energy savings, and determine whether National Grid ratepayers should bear the costs for the pilot program. The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature, governor, and Department of Public Utilities within 6 months of its first meeting, which must be convened within 90 days of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4405 (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2840 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2840.pdf |
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