Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 11 D cosponsors

HB 2595 — An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, providing for interconnection reviews.

Last action — Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 03, 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

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (11 D).

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In plain language

The bill amends the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act to facilitate interconnection reviews.

This bill aims to modify existing laws regarding energy production by improving the review process for connecting new energy systems to the grid. Its goal is to make it easier for small-scale energy producers to generate and distribute energy.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may find it simpler to utilize small-scale energy options, which can lower their energy costs and boost sustainability.
  • Environment: This could lead to greater adoption of renewable energy sources, helping the environment by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Small Business: This means it may become easier for small businesses to install and connect renewable energy systems, promoting energy independence.

Summary

Removing Obstacles to Small-Scale Energy Production

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 47 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 2595 modifies the timelines for electric distribution companies to deliver results from various interconnection studies. Specifically, the companies are now required to provide results within 15 days for feasibility studies instead of 90 days, and 60 days for impact and facilities studies, instead of the previously proposed 90 days. This change is significant because it improves the efficiency and speed with which interconnection customers can receive essential information, potentially allowing projects to move forward more quickly and supporting the growth of renewable energy initiatives.

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3507 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
3631 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
2595 2026 INTRODUCED BY INGLIS, FIEDLER, DOUGHERTY, KHAN AND HOHENSTEIN, JUNE 2, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, JUNE 3, 2026 AN ACT Ameentitled "An act providing for the sale of electric energy generated from renewable and environmentally beneficial sources, for the acquisition of electric energy generated from renewable and environmentally beneficial sources by electric distribution and supply companies and for the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission," providing for interconnection reviews.
2595 2026 INTRODUCED BY INGLIS, FIEDLER, DOUGHERTY, KHAN, HOHENSTEIN, SANCHEZ, NEILSON, WAXMAN, FLEMING AND STEELE, JUNE 2, 2026 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JUNE 17, 2026 AN ACT Amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), entitled "An act providing for the sale of electric energy generated from renewable and environmentally beneficial sources, for the acquisition of electric energy generated from renewable and environmentally beneficial sources by electric distribution and supply companies and for the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission," providing for interconnection reviews.
(1) no later than 15 90 days after both parties sign an <-- interconnection feasibility study agreement;
(1) no later than 15 days after both parties sign an interconnection feasibility study agreement;
or (2) no later than 60 90 days after both parties sign an <-- interconnection impact study agreement or an interconnection facilities study agreement.
or (2) no later than 60 days after both parties sign an interconnection impact study agreement or an interconnection facilities study agreement.
(C) AGREEMENT.--UPON COMPLETION OF AN INTERCONNECTION STUDY, <-- AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANY SHALL ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER TO COMPLETE ANY DISTRIBUTION UPGRADES NECESSARY FOR INTERCONNECTION AS DETERMINED IN THE INTERCONNECTION STUDY, INCLUDING A TIMELINE FOR COMPLETION AND COST ESTIMATES SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION.
(c) Applicability.--This section shall apply to an interconnection application submitted on or after the effective date of this subsection.
(D) DISPUTE RESOLUTION.-- (1) IF THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANY FAILS TO COMPLETE THE DISTRIBUTION UPGRADES IN A TIMELY MANNER AND REASONABLY WITHIN THE COST ESTIMATES PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT UNDER SUBSECTION (C), THE INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER MAY PURSUE RESOLUTION THROUGH THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS UNDER 52 PA.
CODE § 75.51 (RELATING TO DISPUTES).
(2) A VIOLATION UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ENFORCEMENT BY THE COMMISSION UNDER 66 PA.C.S.
CH.
33 (RELATING TO VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES).
(c) (E) Applicability.--This section shall apply to an <-- 20260HB2595PN3631 - 2 - interconnection application submitted on or after the effective date of this subsection.
(F) DEFINITION.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE TERM <-- "DISTRIBUTION UPGRADE" MEANS A REQUIRED ADDITION OR MODIFICATION TO THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANY'S ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AT OR BEYOND THE POINT OF INTERCONNECTION.
THE TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES.
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Action History

  1. Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2026

  2. First consideration, June 17, 2026

  3. Reported as amended, June 17, 2026

  4. Referred to ENERGY, June 3, 2026

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Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (239)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2595 do?
Removing Obstacles to Small-Scale Energy Production
Who sponsors HB 2595?
HB 2595 is sponsored by McNEILL, BOROWSKI, WEBSTER, John C. Inglis III (Democratic), Elizabeth Fiedler (Democratic), Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Justin C. Fleming (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), and Heather Boyd (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2595?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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