An Act To Examine Electric Utility Regulation and Fees To Reduce Rates
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §12004-I, sub-§93 is enacted to read:
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Sec. 2. 35-A MRSA §1713 is enacted to read:
§ 1713. Electric Rate Evaluation Council
(1) One member who is a representative of a large, investor-owned transmission and distribution utility as defined in section 3201, subsection 12;
(2) One member who is a representative of a competitive electricity provider as defined in section 3201, subsection 5;
(3) One member who is a representative of an eligible small generator as defined in section 3201, subsection 8-A;
(4) One member who is a representative of a large industrial consumer of electricity;
(5) One member who is a representative of a small business; and
(6) One person who is a representative of residential electricity customers.
Members under paragraph B may be reappointed for subsequent terms. A vacancy must be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.
summary
This bill establishes the Electric Rate Evaluation Council to conduct a review of electric industry costs that go into the determination of electric rates and make recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over energy, utilities and technology matters for repeal of any taxes, fees or regulatory provisions that are not justified.