Pennsylvania HB543 amends the energy efficiency and conservation program to include mechanical insulation in cost-effectiveness evaluations.

HB543 amends Title 66 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify the energy efficiency and conservation program. It adds a definition for "mechanical insulation" to include materials used for thermal requirements in mechanical piping and equipment. The bill requires the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to consider mechanical insulation in cost-effectiveness evaluations using a total resource cost test. The commission must approve or disapprove a plan within 120 days, with a process for revisions if disapproved.

Pennsylvania HB543 amends the energy efficiency and conservation program to include mechanical insulation in cost-effectiveness evaluations.

HB543 amends Title 66 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify the energy efficiency and conservation program. It adds a definition for "mechanical insulation" to include materials used for thermal requirements in mechanical piping and equipment. The bill requires the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to consider mechanical insulation in cost-effectiveness evaluations using a total resource cost test. The commission must approve or disapprove a plan within 120 days, with a process for revisions if disapproved.