HB4456 establishes low-income discount rates for electric and natural gas customers in Illinois.

HB4456 amends the Public Utilities Act to allow the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve low-income discount rates for electric and natural gas residential customers. These rates apply to the entire bill, including delivery service and energy supply charges. The bill also mandates that the Commission conduct a study to assess the impact of these rates on affordability and customer confidentiality. Additionally, HB4456 modifies the Supplemental Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund, allowing for higher administrative expenses and reallocation of unspent funds.

HB4456 establishes low-income discount rates for electric and natural gas customers in Illinois.

HB4456 amends the Public Utilities Act to allow the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve low-income discount rates for electric and natural gas residential customers. These rates apply to the entire bill, including delivery service and energy supply charges. The bill also mandates that the Commission conduct a study to assess the impact of these rates on affordability and customer confidentiality. Additionally, HB4456 modifies the Supplemental Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund, allowing for higher administrative expenses and reallocation of unspent funds.