Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, prohibits a utility that provides electric, water, wastewater, or natural gas services from increasing the rate charged to customers who are 65 years of age or older upon notice that the customer qualifies for such rate cap pursuant to an age verification process established by the Tennessee public utilities commission (TPUC) by rule; requires notification to customers of the rate cap program within 90 days of a final rule; authorizes TPUC to prom...

Summary

The bill bars electric, water, wastewater, and natural‑gas utilities from increasing rates for senior customers once they verify the customer’s age through a process the Public Utilities Commission will establish. Utilities must notify all customers about the senior rate‑cap program within 90 days of the commission’s final rule, and violations may trigger civil penalties. The measure is intended to protect older residents from rising utility costs.

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