HB114

Establishing the Independent Energy Office; and providing for powers and duties of the Independent Energy Office.

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB114 establishes the Independent Energy Office to protect energy reliability and affordability.

Pennsylvania HB114 establishes the Independent Energy Office within the Independent Regulatory Review Commission. The office, led by an Energy Advocate appointed by the Consumer Advocate and confirmed by the Senate, aims to safeguard energy reliability and affordability in Pennsylvania. The Energy Advocate, serving a five-year term, can hire staff and evaluate regulations and policies to ensure they do not harm energy reliability and affordability. If an agency's actions are deemed harmful, the office can request a reversal, and if unsatisfied, may block the action.

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Energy Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Energy