S.2248

Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Establishes an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to make home energy utility costs affordable for low-income households.

This bill creates a tiered subsidy program for home energy utility costs, ensuring affordability for eligible low-income households. Electric and gas distribution companies with over 100,000 customers must file a proposed percentage of income plan with the public utilities commission by January 2, 2027. The plan should provide fixed monthly payments and arrearage forgiveness over 24 months. The commission will establish discount tiers and customer eligibility, ensuring eligible customers pay no more than a fixed percentage of their income.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance