Suspends sales and use tax and societal benefits charge on electric and gas public utility bills during one year period beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026.

This bill suspends two specific charges on residential and business electric and gas utility bills for the entire year of 2026 (January 1-December 31, 2026). It eliminates the state sales and use tax and the societal benefits charge (which funds clean energy programs and energy assistance) on these bills. The average residential customer would save $170-$233 on electricity bills and $178-$308 on gas bills during this period. The suspension expires on January 1, 2027, and does not affect other utility fees or taxes.