Pennsylvania HB2156 establishes a municipal consortium power purchasing program for residential customers to aggregate electric loads and procure.

Pennsylvania HB2156 allows municipalities to create a consortium power purchasing program for residential customers. Municipalities can aggregate electric loads to negotiate lower rates from suppliers. Participation is voluntary with an opt-in requirement. The program must be offered at no cost to customers, with an optional administrative fee of up to 1% of savings. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission oversees compliance and enforcement. The bill includes provisions for program transparency, customer protections, and annual reporting.

Pennsylvania HB2156 establishes a municipal consortium power purchasing program for residential customers to aggregate electric loads and procure.

Pennsylvania HB2156 allows municipalities to create a consortium power purchasing program for residential customers. Municipalities can aggregate electric loads to negotiate lower rates from suppliers. Participation is voluntary with an opt-in requirement. The program must be offered at no cost to customers, with an optional administrative fee of up to 1% of savings. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission oversees compliance and enforcement. The bill includes provisions for program transparency, customer protections, and annual reporting.