West Virginia HB5574 amends the Public Service Commission's duties, focusing on affordability, reliability, and transparency in utility services.

West Virginia HB5574 revises the Public Service Commission's responsibilities to prioritize the affordability of utility rates, reliability of services, and transparency in decision-making. The bill mandates the commission to consider factors like affordability for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, and the reliability of the electric grid. It also requires the publication of commissioners' financial disclosure statements on the internet to enhance transparency. The commission is tasked with studying key industry trends and reporting to the Legislature.

West Virginia HB5574 amends the Public Service Commission's duties, focusing on affordability, reliability, and transparency in utility services.

West Virginia HB5574 revises the Public Service Commission's responsibilities to prioritize the affordability of utility rates, reliability of services, and transparency in decision-making. The bill mandates the commission to consider factors like affordability for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, and the reliability of the electric grid. It also requires the publication of commissioners' financial disclosure statements on the internet to enhance transparency. The commission is tasked with studying key industry trends and reporting to the Legislature.