Bill > HB05397

This bill proposes changes to how the Combined Public Benefits Charge (CPBC) is implemented and approved in electric utility billing. Specifically, the bill would remove any current CPBC charges from electric bills unless those individual components have been explicitly approved by the state's General Assembly (the state legislature). Furthermore, any future charges that would be part of the CPBC would require a specific affirmative vote by the General Assembly before they can be added to customers' electric bills. The intent is to give the legislature direct oversight and control over these charges, which are typically used to fund public energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other utility-related programs. By requiring legislative approval, the bill aims to increase transparency and provide more democratic accountability for additional costs passed on to electric utility customers.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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