PA HB114

Establishes the Independent Energy Office within the Independent Regulatory Review Commission, led by a director called the Energy Advocate who serves a five-year term and is appointed by the Consumer Advocate with Senate confirmation.

Charges the office with protecting electricity grid reliability and affordability in Pennsylvania and promoting the use of Pennsylvania-produced energy.

Authorizes the office to evaluate regulations, policies, and actions of state agencies to determine if they may harm energy reliability and affordability.

Grants the office power to notify agencies of harmful actions and request reversal; if the agency does not comply, the office may reverse or block the agency action.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.