Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 38 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2184 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, providing for public interest; and, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for rates to be just and reasonable, for voluntary changes in rates and for rates fixed on complaint and investigation of costs of production.

Last action — Re-committed to RULES, June 23, 2026

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 39 sponsors

    1 primary, 38 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (38 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill updates definitions and considerations in public utility regulations in Pennsylvania.

This bill amends regulations related to public utilities, emphasizing the public interest in proceedings and specifying how rates are determined. It aims to ensure that rates for utilities are considered just and reasonable.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers may see more consideration of public interest in utility rate-setting processes.

Summary

Requiring Consideration of the Public Interest in PUC Proceedings

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

99 added · 454 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 2184 introduces a clearer definition of "public interest" for utility decisions, emphasizing the importance of affordability and a diverse energy strategy. Specifically, it requires the commission to consider factors like the cost of utility rates for customers and the development of renewable energy sources. This change matters because it aims to ensure that future utility decisions prioritize the financial well-being of residents, promote sustainable energy practices, and reduce reliance on volatile energy sources.

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PRIOR PRINTER'S NO.
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2840 PRINTER'S NO.
2840 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
3673 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
WILLIAMS, O'MARA, McNEILL, PIELLI, INGLIS, DEASY, KHAN, HARKINS, CONKLIN, KRAJEWSKI, SALISBURY, KINKEAD, TAKAC, MAYES AND KRUPA, JANUARY 30, 2026 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JUNE 23, 2026 AN ACT Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions;
WILLIAMS AND O'MARA, JANUARY 30, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 AN ACT Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania providing for definitions;
* * * "Public interest." Factors used to determine public interest <-- by the commission under section 531 (relating to public interest).
* * * "Public interest." Factors used to determine public interest by the commission under section 531 (relating to public interest).
"PUBLIC INTEREST." THE PUBLIC INTEREST STANDARD, AS <-- DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 531 (RELATING TO PUBLIC INTEREST), IN A PROCEEDING UNDER SECTION 531, 1301 (RELATING TO RATES TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE), 1308 (RELATING TO VOLUNTARY CHANGES IN RATES) OR 1309 (RELATING TO RATES FIXED ON COMPLAINT;
INVESTIGATION OF COSTS OF PRODUCTION).
IN ANOTHER PROCEEDING, THE TERM HAS THE MEANING OTHERWISE APPLICABLE UNDER THIS TITLE AND COMMISSION AND JUDICIAL PRECEDENT.
<-- (a) Public interest findings.--When making a decision regarding a utility, the commission shall use the following to determine whether the decision is in the public interest:
(a) Public interest findings.--When making a decision regarding a utility, the commission shall use the following to determine whether the decision is in the public interest:
20260HB2184PN3673 - 2 - (3) Modernization and improvement of the reliability of Pennsylvania's electric grid, if applicable, including both the transmission and distribution grid.
(3) Modernization and improvement of the reliability of Pennsylvania's electric grid, if applicable, including both the transmission and distribution grid.
and (iii) State and local tax revenues.
and 20260HB2184PN2840 - 2 - (iii) State and local tax revenues.
§ 531.
PUBLIC INTEREST.
<-- (A) APPLICATION.-- (1) THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEEDINGS:
(I) A RATE PROCEEDING UNDER SECTION 1301 (RELATING TO RATES TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE), 1308 (RELATING TO VOLUNTARY CHANGES IN RATES) OR 1309 (RELATING TO RATES FIXED ON COMPLAINT;
INVESTIGATION OF COSTS OF PRODUCTION).
(II) A MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE APPROVAL PROCEEDING IN WHICH THE TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROPOSED EXCEEDS $50,000,000 OR IN WHICH 10,000 OR MORE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS MAY BE AFFECTED.
(III) ANOTHER PROCEEDING IN WHICH THE COMMISSION 20260HB2184PN3673 - 3 - DETERMINES THAT PUBLIC INTEREST FINDINGS UNDER THIS SECTION ARE MATERIAL TO THE OUTCOME.
(2) IN A PROCEEDING UNDER PARAGRAPH (1), THE COMMISSION SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROCEEDING IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY CONSIDERING THE FACTORS UNDER SUBSECTIONS (B), (C), (D) AND (E), AS APPLICABLE.
(3) IF A PROCEEDING INVOLVES MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE, THE COMMISSION SHALL CONSIDER THE FACTORS APPLICABLE TO EACH TYPE OF SERVICE.
(B) ELECTRIC SERVICE.--WHEN MAKING A DECISION REGARDING A PUBLIC UTILITY FURNISHING ELECTRIC SERVICE, THE COMMISSION SHALL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING FACTORS, AS APPLICABLE, TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE DECISION IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST:
(1) THE AFFORDABILITY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE RATES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS.
(2) THE PUBLIC UTILITY'S PLAN FOR A COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY GENERATION, STORAGE AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY THAT EMPHASIZES THE FOLLOWING:
(I) DEVELOPMENT OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION RESOURCES.
(II) DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND STORAGE RESOURCES.
(III) GENERATION RESOURCES WITH LITTLE OR NO VOLATILITY IN FUEL PRICES.
(IV) DEMAND-SIDE RESOURCES, INCLUDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY, TO INSULATE CUSTOMERS FROM FUTURE RATE INCREASES AND BILL INCREASES.
(3) MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE RELIABILITY OF THE ELECTRIC GRID IN THIS COMMONWEALTH, INCLUDING THE TRANSMISSION GRID AND DISTRIBUTION GRID.
(4) PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT, 20260HB2184PN3673 - 4 - INCLUDING REDUCTION OF AIR EMISSIONS, WATER WITHDRAWALS, WATER CONSUMPTION AND WATER DISCHARGES.
(5) THE POTENTIAL FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
(I) JOBS.
(II) ECONOMIC OUTPUT.
(III) STATE AND LOCAL TAX REVENUES.
(6) THE ABILITY OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY TO DELIVER SERVICE CONSISTENTLY, SAFELY, EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO RESPOND TO AND RECOVER FROM ADVERSE CIRCUMSTANCES.
(7) IMPROVEMENTS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
(8) ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CONSIDERATIONS, INCLUDING WHETHER THE DECISION WILL CREATE OR EXACERBATE DISPROPORTIONATE ENVIRONMENTAL OR ECONOMIC BURDENS ON LOW- INCOME COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR OR COMMUNITIES IDENTIFIED AS OVERBURDENED UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE MAPPING TOOL, THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S EJSCREEN TOOL OR A SUCCESSOR MAPPING TOOL DESIGNATED BY THE COMMISSION.
(9) THE SAFETY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE, OPERATIONS AND SERVICE DELIVERY, INCLUDING THE PROTECTION OF CUSTOMERS, WORKERS AND THE PUBLIC FROM HARM ARISING FROM ELECTRIC SERVICE FACILITIES OR OPERATIONS.
(C) WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE.--WHEN MAKING A DECISION REGARDING A PUBLIC UTILITY FURNISHING WATER SERVICE OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE COMMISSION SHALL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING FACTORS, AS APPLICABLE, TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE DECISION IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST:
20260HB2184PN3673 - 5 - (1) THE AFFORDABILITY OF WATER SERVICE RATES AND WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS.
(2) THE PUBLIC UTILITY'S PLAN FOR A COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY GENERATION, STORAGE AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY THAT EMPHASIZES THE FOLLOWING:
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(I) DEVELOPMENT OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION RESOURCES.
(II) DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND STORAGE RESOURCES.
(III) GENERATION RESOURCES WITH LITTLE OR NO VOLATILITY IN FUEL PRICES.
(IV) DEMAND-SIDE RESOURCES, INCLUDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY, TO INSULATE CUSTOMERS FROM FUTURE RATE INCREASES AND BILL INCREASES.
(3) MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE RELIABILITY OF WATER SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE AND WASTEWATER SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH, INCLUDING WATER SUPPLY, WATER TREATMENT, WATER DISTRIBUTION, WASTEWATER COLLECTION, WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
(4) PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING REDUCTION OF AIR EMISSIONS, WATER WITHDRAWALS, WATER CONSUMPTION AND WATER DISCHARGES.
(5) THE POTENTIAL FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
(I) JOBS.
(II) ECONOMIC OUTPUT.
(III) STATE AND LOCAL TAX REVENUES.
(6) THE ABILITY OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY TO DELIVER SERVICE CONSISTENTLY, SAFELY, EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO RESPOND TO AND RECOVER FROM ADVERSE 20260HB2184PN3673 - 6 - CIRCUMSTANCES.
(7) IMPROVEMENTS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
(8) ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CONSIDERATIONS, INCLUDING WHETHER THE DECISION WILL CREATE OR EXACERBATE DISPROPORTIONATE ENVIRONMENTAL OR ECONOMIC BURDENS ON LOW- INCOME COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR OR COMMUNITIES IDENTIFIED AS OVERBURDENED UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE MAPPING TOOL, THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S EJSCREEN TOOL OR A SUCCESSOR MAPPING TOOL DESIGNATED BY THE COMMISSION.
(9) THE SAFETY OF WATER SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE, WASTEWATER SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE, OPERATIONS AND SERVICE DELIVERY, INCLUDING THE PROTECTION OF CUSTOMERS, WORKERS AND THE PUBLIC FROM HARM ARISING FROM WATER SERVICE FACILITIES, WASTEWATER SERVICE FACILITIES OR OPERATIONS.
(D) NATURAL GAS SERVICE.--WHEN MAKING A DECISION REGARDING A PUBLIC UTILITY FURNISHING NATURAL GAS SERVICE, THE COMMISSION SHALL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING FACTORS, AS APPLICABLE, TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE DECISION IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST:
(1) THE AFFORDABILITY OF NATURAL GAS SERVICE RATES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS.
(2) THE PUBLIC UTILITY'S PLAN FOR A COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY GENERATION, STORAGE AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY THAT EMPHASIZES THE FOLLOWING:
(I) DEVELOPMENT OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION RESOURCES.
(II) DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND STORAGE RESOURCES.
(III) GENERATION RESOURCES WITH LITTLE OR NO VOLATILITY IN FUEL PRICES.
20260HB2184PN3673 - 7 - (IV) DEMAND-SIDE RESOURCES, INCLUDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY RELATED TO NATURAL GAS SERVICE, TO INSULATE CUSTOMERS FROM FUTURE RATE INCREASES AND BILL INCREASES.
(3) MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE RELIABILITY OF NATURAL GAS SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH, INCLUDING NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSMISSION INFRASTRUCTURE.
(4) PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING REDUCTION OF AIR EMISSIONS, WATER WITHDRAWALS, WATER CONSUMPTION AND WATER DISCHARGES.
(5) THE POTENTIAL FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
(I) JOBS.
(II) ECONOMIC OUTPUT.
(III) STATE AND LOCAL TAX REVENUES.
(6) THE ABILITY OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY TO DELIVER SERVICE CONSISTENTLY, SAFELY, EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO RESPOND TO AND RECOVER FROM ADVERSE CIRCUMSTANCES.
(7) IMPROVEMENTS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
(8) ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CONSIDERATIONS, INCLUDING WHETHER THE DECISION WILL CREATE OR EXACERBATE DISPROPORTIONATE ENVIRONMENTAL OR ECONOMIC BURDENS ON LOW- INCOME COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR OR COMMUNITIES IDENTIFIED AS OVERBURDENED UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE MAPPING TOOL, THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S EJSCREEN TOOL OR A SUCCESSOR MAPPING TOOL DESIGNATED BY THE COMMISSION.
(9) THE SAFETY OF NATURAL GAS SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE, 20260HB2184PN3673 - 8 - OPERATIONS AND SERVICE DELIVERY, INCLUDING THE PROTECTION OF CUSTOMERS, WORKERS AND THE PUBLIC FROM HARM ARISING FROM NATURAL GAS SERVICE FACILITIES OR OPERATIONS.
(E) TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE AND OTHER PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE.--WHEN MAKING A DECISION REGARDING A PUBLIC UTILITY FURNISHING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE OR ANOTHER PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE NOT COVERED UNDER SUBSECTION (B), (C) OR (D), THE COMMISSION SHALL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING FACTORS, AS APPLICABLE, TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE DECISION IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST:
(1) THE AFFORDABILITY OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY'S RATES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS.
(2) THE PUBLIC UTILITY'S PLAN FOR A COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY GENERATION, STORAGE AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY THAT EMPHASIZES THE FOLLOWING:
(I) DEVELOPMENT OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION RESOURCES.
(II) DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND STORAGE RESOURCES.
(III) GENERATION RESOURCES WITH LITTLE OR NO VOLATILITY IN FUEL PRICES.
(IV) DEMAND-SIDE RESOURCES, INCLUDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY, TO INSULATE CUSTOMERS FROM FUTURE RATE INCREASES AND BILL INCREASES.
(3) MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE RELIABILITY OF PUBLIC UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(4) PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
(5) THE POTENTIAL FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
(I) JOBS.
(II) ECONOMIC OUTPUT.
(III) STATE AND LOCAL TAX REVENUES.
20260HB2184PN3673 - 9 - (6) THE ABILITY OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY TO DELIVER SERVICE CONSISTENTLY, SAFELY, EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO RESPOND TO AND RECOVER FROM ADVERSE CIRCUMSTANCES.
(7) IMPROVEMENTS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
(8) ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CONSIDERATIONS, AS EVIDENCED BY THE PUBLIC UTILITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNDER THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW, THE PENNSYLVANIA SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT OR ANOTHER APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUTE.
THE COMMISSION MAY NOT MAKE AN INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH BUT MAY CONSIDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY'S DEMONSTRATED COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ANY PENDING ENFORCEMENT ACTION OR CONSENT ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
(9) THE SAFETY OF PUBLIC UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE, OPERATIONS AND SERVICE DELIVERY, INCLUDING THE PROTECTION OF CUSTOMERS, WORKERS AND THE PUBLIC FROM HARM ARISING FROM PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITIES OR OPERATIONS.
(F) ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REGULATIONS.--WITHIN 18 MONTHS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE COMMISSION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING A METHODOLOGY FOR APPLYING THE FACTORS UNDER SUBSECTIONS (B)(8), (C)(8), (D)(8) AND (E)(8), INCLUDING THE DESIGNATION OF A SUCCESSOR MAPPING TOOL IF THE COMMISSION DETERMINES THAT A SUCCESSOR MAPPING TOOL IS NECESSARY.
(G) BALANCING FACTORS.-- (1) IF THE COMMISSION DETERMINES THAT TWO OR MORE 20260HB2184PN3673 - 10 - APPLICABLE FACTORS UNDER SUBSECTION (B), (C), (D) OR (E) ARE IN TENSION, THE COMMISSION SHALL TAKE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
(I) IDENTIFY EACH FACTOR IMPLICATED BY THE DECISION AND EXPLAIN HOW THE FACTOR APPLIES TO THE PROCEEDING.
(II) DOCUMENT THE SPECIFIC TENSION BETWEEN THE IMPLICATED FACTORS AND EXPLAIN WHY THE FACTORS CANNOT BE SIMULTANEOUSLY SATISFIED.
(III) EXPLAIN THE WEIGHT THAT THE COMMISSION ASSIGNED TO EACH IMPLICATED FACTOR AND THE REASON FOR THE WEIGHT ASSIGNED, INCLUDING ANY EVIDENCE IN THE RECORD THAT INFORMED THE COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION.
(IV) IDENTIFY ANY CONDITION, MITIGATION MEASURE, PHASED IMPLEMENTATION OR ALTERNATIVE APPROACH THAT THE COMMISSION CONSIDERED IN ATTEMPTING TO SATISFY THE IMPLICATED FACTORS.
(2) NOTHING IN THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO ESTABLISH A FIXED HIERARCHY AMONG THE FACTORS UNDER SUBSECTION (B), (C), (D) OR (E).
THE COMMISSION SHALL GIVE FULL CONSIDERATION TO EACH APPLICABLE FACTOR IN EACH APPLICABLE PROCEEDING.
(3) THE COMMISSION'S DISCRETION IN WEIGHING THE FACTORS UNDER SUBSECTION (B), (C), (D) OR (E) SHALL BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW FOR REASONABLENESS.
(4) IF TWO OR MORE FACTORS ARE IN CONFLICT, THE COMMISSION SHALL GIVE PARTICULAR WEIGHT TO FACTORS AFFECTING THE AFFORDABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICE FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS AND FACTORS AFFECTING COMMUNITIES WITH EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL OR PUBLIC HEALTH BURDENS, AS IDENTIFIED UNDER SUBSECTION (B)(8), (C)(8), (D)(8) OR (E)(8).
20260HB2184PN3673 - 11 - NOTHING IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO SUBORDINATE ANOTHER FACTOR BUT SHALL SERVE AS A TIEBREAKER IF THE COMMISSION DETERMINES THAT IMPLICATED FACTORS ARE OTHERWISE IN EQUIPOISE.
(H) BALANCING RATE STANDARDS.-- (1) IF THE APPLICATION OF THE FACTORS UNDER SUBSECTION (B), (C), (D) OR (E) APPEARS TO CONFLICT WITH THE JUST AND REASONABLE STANDARD UNDER SECTION 1301 OR ANOTHER APPLICABLE RATE STANDARD UNDER THIS TITLE, THE COMMISSION SHALL TAKE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
(I) DOCUMENT THE SPECIFIC TENSION BETWEEN THE STANDARDS IN THE COMMISSION'S DECISION.
(II) EXPLAIN THE WEIGHT THAT THE COMMISSION ASSIGNED TO EACH STANDARD AND THE REASON FOR THE WEIGHT ASSIGNED.
(III) IDENTIFY ANY REMEDIAL CONDITION, PHASED IMPLEMENTATION OR ALTERNATIVE APPROACH THAT THE COMMISSION CONSIDERED IN ATTEMPTING TO SATISFY BOTH STANDARDS.
(2) NOTHING IN THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE A HIERARCHY BETWEEN THE PUBLIC INTEREST STANDARD AND THE JUST AND REASONABLE STANDARD.
THE COMMISSION SHALL GIVE FULL CONSIDERATION TO BOTH STANDARDS IN EACH APPLICABLE PROCEEDING.
(I) PUBLIC INTEREST FINDINGS.-- (1) IN A PROCEEDING UNDER SUBSECTION (A)(1), THE COMMISSION SHALL INCLUDE FULL PUBLIC INTEREST FINDINGS UNDER THIS SECTION IN THE COMMISSION'S DECISION.
(2) THE PUBLIC INTEREST FINDINGS UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) SHALL IDENTIFY THE PUBLIC INTEREST FACTORS UNDER SUBSECTIONS (B), (C), (D) AND (E) THAT ARE MATERIALLY IMPLICATED BY THE 20260HB2184PN3673 - 12 - PROCEEDING AND EXPLAIN THE COMMISSION'S REASONS FOR THE DETERMINATION.
(3) IF APPLICABLE, THE COMMISSION SHALL INCLUDE THE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED UNDER SUBSECTIONS (G) AND (H) IN THE COMMISSION'S DECISION.
(4) THE COMMISSION SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT A FULL PUBLIC INTEREST ANALYSIS UNDER THIS SECTION IN A PROCEEDING THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION (A)(1).
(5) WITHIN 18 MONTHS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PARAGRAPH, THE COMMISSION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS CATEGORIZING PROCEEDING TYPES AND ESTABLISHING THE CORRESPONDING LEVEL OF PUBLIC INTEREST ANALYSIS REQUIRED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION.
Sections 1301(a), 1308(a) and 1309(a) 1309 of <-- Title 66 are amended to read:
Sections 1301(a), 1308(a) and 1309(a) of Title 66 are amended to read:
(a) General rule.--Unless the commission otherwise orders, no public utility shall make any change in any existing and duly 20260HB2184PN3673 - 13 - established rate, except after 60 days notice to the commission, which notice shall plainly state the changes proposed to be made in the rates then in force, how the changes proposed are consistent with the public interest and the time when the changed rates will go into effect.
(a) General rule.--Unless the commission otherwise orders, no public utility shall make any change in any existing and duly established rate, except after 60 days notice to the commission, which notice shall plainly state the changes proposed to be made in the rates then in force, how the changes proposed are consistent with the public interest and the time when the changed rates will go into effect.
The public utility shall also give such notice of the proposed changes to other interested persons as the commission in its discretion may direct.
The public utility shall also give such notice of the proposed changes to other interested 20260HB2184PN2840 - 3 - persons as the commission in its discretion may direct.
Whenever a public utility does not itself produce or generate that which it distributes, transmits, or furnishes to the public for compensation, but obtains the same from another 20260HB2184PN3673 - 14 - source, the commission shall have the power and authority to investigate the cost of such production or generation in any investigation of the reasonableness of the rates of such public utility.
Whenever a public utility does not itself produce or generate that which it distributes, transmits, or furnishes to the public for compensation, but obtains the same from another source, the commission shall have the power and authority to investigate the cost of such production or generation in any investigation of the reasonableness of the rates of such public utility.
* * * <-- (B) DEADLINE FOR DECISION.--BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF A <-- [NINE-MONTH] 12-MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING ON THE DATE OF THE COMMISSION'S MOTION OR THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (A), A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION SERVING IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, ACTING UNANIMOUSLY, SHALL MAKE A FINAL DECISION AND ORDER, SETTING FORTH ITS REASONS THEREFOR.
* * * Section 4.
IF SUCH AN ORDER HAS NOT BEEN MADE AT THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH [NINE- MONTH] 12-MONTH PERIOD AND THE MOTION OR COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (A) REQUESTED A REDUCTION IN RATES, A FINAL DECISION AND ORDER OF THE COMMISSION WHICH DETERMINES OR FIXES A RATE REDUCTION SHALL BE RETROACTIVE TO THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH [NINE- MONTH] 12-MONTH PERIOD, PROVIDED THAT NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PROHIBIT THE COMMISSION FROM SETTING TEMPORARY RATES PURSUANT TO SECTION 1310 (RELATING TO TEMPORARY RATES) PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH [NINE-MONTH] 12-MONTH PERIOD AND GIVING SUCH EFFECT TO THE SETTING OF TEMPORARY RATES AS IS OTHERWISE PERMITTED BY THIS TITLE.
THE COMMISSION MAY EXTEND THE 12-MONTH PERIOD FOR 90 DAYS FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN IN A PROCEEDING REQUIRING PUBLIC INTEREST FINDINGS UNDER SECTION 531 (RELATING TO PUBLIC INTEREST) IF THE COMMISSION ISSUES A WRITTEN ORDER STATING THE BASIS FOR THE EXTENSION AND IDENTIFYING THE SPECIFIC PUBLIC INTEREST FACTORS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL TIME.
THIS SUBSECTION SHALL APPLY ONLY WHEN THE REQUESTED REDUCTION IN RATES AFFECTS MORE THAN 5% OF THE CUSTOMERS AND AMOUNTS TO IN EXCESS OF 3% OF THE TOTAL GROSS ANNUAL INTRASTATE OPERATING 20260HB2184PN3673 - 15 - REVENUES OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY, PROVIDED THAT, IF THE PUBLIC UTILITY FURNISHES TWO OR MORE TYPES OF SERVICE, THE FOREGOING PERCENTAGES SHALL BE DETERMINED ONLY ON THE BASIS OF THE CUSTOMERS RECEIVING, AND THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM, THE TYPE OF SERVICE TO WHICH THE REQUESTED REDUCTION PERTAINS.
THIS SUBSECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY PROCEEDING INVOLVING A CHANGE IN RATES PROPOSED BY A PUBLIC UTILITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 1307 (RELATING TO SLIDING SCALE OF RATES;
ADJUSTMENTS) OR 1308 (RELATING TO VOLUNTARY CHANGES IN RATES).
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Action History

  1. Re-committed to RULES, June 23, 2026

  2. First consideration, June 23, 2026

  3. Reported as amended, June 23, 2026

  4. Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, Feb. 2, 2026

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Requiring Consideration of the Public Interest in PUC Proceedings
Who sponsors HB 2184?
HB 2184 is sponsored by Christina D. Sappey (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Jim Haddock (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Charity Grimm Krupa (Republican), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), Paul Takac (Democratic), Abigail Salisbury (Democratic), Rick Krajewski (Democratic), Scott Conklin (Democratic), Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), John C. Inglis III (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Greg Vitali (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Dan Frankel (Democratic), Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Lindsay Powell (Democratic), Jim Prokopiak (Democratic), and Mandy Steele (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2184?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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