An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for municipal consortium power purchasing.
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
Summary
The bill lets a municipality set up a voluntary program where residents can opt in to a shared power‑purchase agreement. The municipality negotiates with generators for a rate below the utility’s default, and any savings are shared with the municipality through a small administrative fee. It includes consumer‑protection disclosures, reporting requirements, and oversight by the state utility commission.
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