Washington HB2373 mandates electric utilities to offer monthly bill assistance to low-income households.
Washington HB2373 requires electric utilities to provide monthly bill assistance to low-income households as part of their energy assistance obligations. Utilities must offer a monthly bill discount program with at least five income tiers, prioritizing households with higher energy burdens. Utilities must also offer in-person and phone enrollment opportunities, streamlined eligibility options, and outreach campaigns in multiple languages. The bill mandates utilities to submit biennial assessments to the department on their energy assistance programs and outreach strategies.
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