Bill > H6204

This bill repeals the energy efficiency charge, which was previously a mandatory fee added to utility bills to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Specifically, the bill removes provisions related to charges per kilowatt-hour for electric distribution companies and per decatherm for gas distribution companies that were originally established to support demand-side management programs, renewable energy initiatives, and energy efficiency efforts. The existing law had required electric and gas companies to maintain separate accounts for these programs, with charges that were set to remain in effect for 20-21 years from their initial implementation in 2007. By eliminating these provisions, the bill would effectively stop the mandatory funding mechanisms for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that were previously collected through utility rates. The bill would take effect immediately upon its passage, meaning the energy efficiency charge would be removed as soon as the bill becomes law.

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