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PA HB505
PA HB505In restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.
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Introduced
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's energy efficiency and conservation program for electric utilities by modifying existing regulations to enhance energy efficiency, grid resilience, and conservation efforts. The bill requires electric distribution companies to develop and submit comprehensive plans to reduce energy consumption and peak demand, with a focus on measures that increase consumer resilience to extreme weather events. Key provisions include setting reduction targets (up to 10% of energy consumption), mandating specific programs for low-income households, allowing financial incentives for utilities that exceed energy reduction goals, and establishing a framework for evaluating and approving energy efficiency plans. The bill introduces new definitions for terms like "consumer resilience" and expands the types of energy-saving technologies that can be included in utility plans, such as solar panels, heat pumps, smart thermostats, and grid-enhancing technologies. The legislation also sets limitations on plan costs (initially capped at 2% of a company's annual revenue) and creates mechanisms for commission oversight, including annual reporting requirements and potential penalties for non-compliance. The bill is designed to promote more comprehensive, equitable, and technologically advanced approaches to energy efficiency across Pennsylvania's electric utility sector.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (50)
Kyle Donahue (D)*,
Aerion Abney (D),
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Tim Briggs (D),
Amen Brown (D),
Andre Carroll (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Paul Friel (D),
José Giral (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Keith Harris (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
John Inglis (D),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Bridget Kosierowski (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Leanne Krueger (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
James Prokopiak (D),
Abigail Salisbury (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Greg Scott (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Paul Takac (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joe Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 09/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=505 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB0505/PN2362 |
| House Amendment A01770 (PN 1482) | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/amendments/text/2025/0/A01770 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0505&pn=1482 |
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