West Virginia HB5648 regulates public utility rates, prioritizes customer interests, and promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy.

HB5648 amends West Virginia's utility regulation to prioritize customer interests, ensure fair rates, and promote energy efficiency. The bill mandates the Public Service Commission to develop performance targets and incentives for utilities, encouraging energy conservation and effective management. It also establishes a distributed power plant program to optimize grid operations and reduce ratepayer costs. Additionally, the bill requires utilities to offer special reduced rates for low-income customers and mandates the creation of a community energy program for renewable energy projects.

West Virginia HB5648 regulates public utility rates, prioritizes customer interests, and promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy.

HB5648 amends West Virginia's utility regulation to prioritize customer interests, ensure fair rates, and promote energy efficiency. The bill mandates the Public Service Commission to develop performance targets and incentives for utilities, encouraging energy conservation and effective management. It also establishes a distributed power plant program to optimize grid operations and reduce ratepayer costs. Additionally, the bill requires utilities to offer special reduced rates for low-income customers and mandates the creation of a community energy program for renewable energy projects.