Maryland SB771 establishes an electric universal service program to assist low-income customers with energy bills and arrearages.

Maryland SB771 creates an electric universal service program to help low-income customers with energy bills and arrearages. The program includes bill assistance, low-income residential weatherization, and arrearage retirement. The Public Service Commission oversees the program, which is funded by a surcharge on electric bills. The Department of Human Services administers the program, while the Department of Housing and Community Development manages the weatherization component. The bill also includes provisions for reporting and oversight by the General Assembly.

Maryland SB771 establishes an electric universal service program to assist low-income customers with energy bills and arrearages.

Maryland SB771 creates an electric universal service program to help low-income customers with energy bills and arrearages. The program includes bill assistance, low-income residential weatherization, and arrearage retirement. The Public Service Commission oversees the program, which is funded by a surcharge on electric bills. The Department of Human Services administers the program, while the Department of Housing and Community Development manages the weatherization component. The bill also includes provisions for reporting and oversight by the General Assembly.