Enacts the "billing transparency act" to require itemized breakdowns on utility bills and dedicated websites for bill explanations.
The "billing transparency act" mandates that every utility corporation, energy services corporation, and municipality provide an itemized breakdown of customers' bills each month. This breakdown must include details on infrastructure costs and credits, surcharges, assessments, taxes, or adjustments. Additionally, electric utility corporations, energy services companies, and municipalities must maintain a dedicated and easily accessible customer website that explains customer charges in plain language. The website must conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, level AA.
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