HB6159 Summary

• Amends the Citizens Utility Board Act to expand the Board's representation to include petroleum consumers in addition to residential utility customers.

• Adds definitions for "petroleum consumer," "petroleum provider," and "petroleum service" to the Act's definitions section.

• Requires the Citizens Utility Board to represent and protect the interests of both residential utility consumers and petroleum consumers before regulatory commissions, federal agencies, courts, and other public bodies.

• Extends the Board's powers to provide information and advice to petroleum consumers regarding petroleum service, including energy conservation benefits and methods.

• Prohibits public utilities and petroleum providers from interfering with or penalizing persons who contribute to or participate in the Citizens Utility Board's activities.