Bill > SB00095

This bill proposes to eliminate the Combined Public Benefits Charge (CPBC) from electric bills for all end-use customers served by electric distribution companies. The Combined Public Benefits Charge is a fee historically included on electric bills that typically funds various public energy programs such as energy efficiency initiatives, renewable energy development, and assistance for low-income customers. By removing this charge, consumers would see a direct reduction in their monthly electric bills. The bill aims to provide financial relief to electricity customers by eliminating this mandatory charge, which has been a standard component of electric utility billing. The proposed change would require electric distribution companies to modify their billing practices to exclude the CPBC, effectively lowering the overall cost of electricity for residential and commercial consumers. While the bill does not specify the exact amount of the charge being removed, it represents a straightforward legislative effort to reduce electricity costs for consumers.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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