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PA HB505

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Donahue

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Pennsylvania's energy efficiency and conservation program (Act 129) to require electric distribution companies to file new five-year plans with the Public Utility Commission, with the commission setting future consumption reduction targets based on cost-benefit analysis

  • Caps required reductions from government entities, nonprofits, housing authorities, and subsidized housing at a maximum of 10% of total consumption reduction targets

  • Allows up to 10% of plan funds for preweatherization health and safety upgrades (mold remediation, electrical panel upgrades, structural repairs) for households at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines

  • Establishes financial incentives for utilities that exceed reduction targets: 10% of net benefits for customers above 150% of poverty guidelines, and 25% for low-income customers below that threshold

  • Takes effect May 31, 2031, except provisions on plan disapproval procedures, penalties, incentives, and industrial sector study which take effect in 60 days

Legislative Description

In restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.

Last Action

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

12/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure12/22/2025
Appropriations12/16/2025
Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities4/23/2025

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