AN ACT ELIMINATING THE CHARGE ASSESSED TO END USE CUSTOMERS OF ELECTRIC SERVICES THAT IS DEPOSITED INTO THE CLEAN ENERGY FUND.

SB 597 eliminates a specific charge currently added to electricity bills for end-use customers (residential and commercial users) that was previously deposited into the Clean Energy Fund. The bill amends statute 16-245n to remove this surcharge from electric service pricing. This directly affects all electricity customers in the state by reducing their monthly bills, as the funds previously directed to the Clean Energy Fund will no longer be collected. The change is a straightforward policy adjustment to the billing structure, with no new funding mechanisms or program changes for the Clean Energy Fund.