Establishes the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent residential utility customers.

The bill creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent the interests of residential utility customers. This includes representing customers in proceedings before regulatory agencies and courts, monitoring cases affecting utility customers, and issuing annual reports. The advocate can initiate, intervene in, or participate in proceedings related to rate changes, service terms, and regulatory decisions. The advocate is appointed by the governor and serves a six-year term.

Establishes the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent residential utility customers.

The bill creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent the interests of residential utility customers. This includes representing customers in proceedings before regulatory agencies and courts, monitoring cases affecting utility customers, and issuing annual reports. The advocate can initiate, intervene in, or participate in proceedings related to rate changes, service terms, and regulatory decisions. The advocate is appointed by the governor and serves a six-year term.