Vermont H0753 enhances protections for residential ratepayers against involuntary utility service disconnections.

Vermont H0753, also known as the Vermont Energy Equity Law, mandates the Public Utility Commission to adopt rules that protect residential ratepayers from involuntary disconnections of gas, electric, and water services. The bill requires utilities to establish strategic plans to minimize disconnections and mandates that no disconnections occur during periods of extreme heat. It also specifies that a physician's certification is needed to justify disconnections due to health hazards. The law aims to promote energy efficiency, reliability, and consumer protection in utility services.

Vermont H0753 enhances protections for residential ratepayers against involuntary utility service disconnections.

Vermont H0753, also known as the Vermont Energy Equity Law, mandates the Public Utility Commission to adopt rules that protect residential ratepayers from involuntary disconnections of gas, electric, and water services. The bill requires utilities to establish strategic plans to minimize disconnections and mandates that no disconnections occur during periods of extreme heat. It also specifies that a physician's certification is needed to justify disconnections due to health hazards. The law aims to promote energy efficiency, reliability, and consumer protection in utility services.