Bill > S07556

This bill requires investor-owned energy utilities (gas, electric, or combination gas and electric corporations) to collect and publicly share detailed statistical data about residential customers in disadvantaged communities within their service areas. Disadvantaged communities are defined according to existing environmental conservation law. The utilities must publish these statistics on their customer-facing websites and file them with the public service commission, including specific metrics such as the number of customers with electric or gas services, those enrolled in energy assistance programs like HEAP, average bill arrears, number of customers on budget billing, and those with deferred payment agreements. These statistics must be posted for three years, made downloadable in CSV format, and initially cover the prior calendar year. Utilities must publish these statistics annually by January 31st, with penalties or sanctions assessed for each month of non-compliance. The bill aims to increase transparency about utility service and assistance in economically vulnerable communities, providing a comprehensive snapshot of energy service and support for disadvantaged areas.