SB897

In restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for definitions and for duties of electric distribution companies.

Introduced·6/30/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB897 amends electric utility restructuring to allow electric distribution companies to invest in new generation resources and enter.

Pennsylvania SB897 amends Title 66 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow electric distribution companies to invest in new generation resources and enter into long-term resource adequacy agreements. Companies may petition the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to demonstrate resource inadequacy, with a presumption of inadequacy if the reserve margin forecast falls below a reasonable reserve margin. The commission must approve or deny the petition within nine months.

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Current
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 30, 2025

Senate

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure