HB5626

Relating to establishing rates for and recovering costs of by public utilities

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

Establishes procedures for public utilities to change rates and recover costs.

The bill outlines procedures for public utilities to change rates and recover costs. It mandates public hearings for rate changes, specifies conditions for rate suspensions, and details the process for rate adjustments. It also requires utilities to submit future test year data and mandates the West Virginia Public Service Commission to consider this data in rate cases. The bill emphasizes the importance of considering emerging utility management and conservation concepts as alternatives to rate increases.

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Where it stands

Current
Energy and Public Works Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 19

3:00 PM

Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works Meeting

History

Feb 20

House

Markup Discussion

Feb 16

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

House

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