Codifies the public service commission's cold weather shut off moratorium for all electric and gas utilities in the state

This bill codifies rules that prevent electric and gas utilities from shutting off service to customers who cannot pay their bills during cold weather. It specifically protects residential tenants in apartment buildings and low-income disabled customers who are on approved payment plans. Under the new provisions, utilities cannot cut off heat if temperatures are forecast to drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or if they cannot reconnect service quickly enough to handle the cold. The law also allows utilities to set their own stricter temperature limits for avoiding shut-offs, provided they do not go lower than the state-mandated standards.