By Laurel Highlands Today |
May 1, 2024
On May 1, 2024, the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee made a significant move by passing legislation that could potentially lower ratepayer costs for public utilities. Sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), Senate Bill 1174 aims to provide relief to public utilities by allowing them to petition the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) for waivers from certain laws, regulations, or policies.Sen. Stefano emphasized the importance of reducing costs for consumers, stating, "Consumers continue to see increases in their utility bills and we...