HB543

In restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.

Chamber Passed·4/24/25
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 195–8 · Apr 24, 2025
Current
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 7, 2025

10:00 AM

Consumer Protection, Technology And Utilities (h) Hearing

History

Apr 28, 2025

Senate

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

Apr 24, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Apr 24, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (195-8)