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SB 234 (2025)

Move Electric Assistance Program to Department of Energy, increase amount on utility bills that goes to the program

Summary:

Moves the administration of the Electric Assistance Program from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to the Department of Energy. This bill also increases the cap on the System Benefits Charge (SBC) rate for the program, from 0.15 cents per kilowatt-hour to 0.2 cents. The Electric Assistance Program provides bill discounts to low-income utility ratepayers.

Bill Sponsor:
David H. Watters
Democratic party logo
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
SENATE
Status Detail:
Killed in the Senate
Public Hearing Date:
02/18/2025 09:40 am
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 103
Senate Voting Date:
03/06/2025
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