Bill > HB1742

This bill addresses the protection of customer-generators (individuals or businesses who generate their own electricity, typically through renewable sources like solar panels) who are mistakenly enrolled in third-party electricity supply programs without their consent. The legislation requires electric utilities to take specific actions when such inadvertent enrollment occurs: first, the utility must investigate the enrollment status within 10 business days after receiving written notification from the customer-generator, and if inadvertent enrollment is confirmed, restore the customer to default service within 5 business days. Additionally, the utility must retroactively apply net metering credits (credits for excess electricity exported to the grid) for up to 6 months prior to restoration, calculated using the net metering tariff in effect during that period. These credits can be applied as either a bill credit or a refund, at the utility's discretion. The bill also empowers the public utilities commission to adopt rules as needed to implement these provisions, and it will take effect immediately upon passage. This legislation aims to protect customers from unintended changes in their electricity service and ensure they are fairly compensated for any disruption to their net metering arrangements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

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