Electric and Gas Companies - Energy Efficiency, Conservation, and Demand Response Programs - Alterations (Utility Affordability and Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026)

Summary

The bill requires electric and gas companies’ energy‑efficiency, conservation and demand‑response programs to demonstrably lower residential customers’ bills. It also extends the date for eliminating unpaid and unamortized program costs from December 31 2032 to December 31 2040 and orders the Public Service Commission to set caps or limits on certain assessments by July 1 2027. The changes affect utilities, midsize electric cooperatives and ratepayers.

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