HB 491 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for energy efficiency and conservation program.

This bill updates Pennsylvania laws to improve how electric utilities manage energy efficiency programs and streamline the approval process for their plans. It requires the state commission to decide on utility plans within 120 days and allows companies 60 days to revise rejected plans, while also protecting the inclusion of mechanical insulation unless proven cost-ineffective. The legislation clarifies definitions for key terms like "energy efficiency measures," which now explicitly include solar panels, efficient windows, and various heating and cooling technologies, and establishes standards for quality assurance and cost-benefit testing.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Jul 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2023 Last action Jul 2, 2024
Floor votes · House Apr 9, 2024

How they voted

1780
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 179
Apr 9, 2024
D Democratic89
89 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican90
89 Yea 1
98% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Amendments
2
Jul 2, 2024
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Jun 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported as amended
upper
Apr 22, 2024
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
upper
Apr 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Apr 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Apr 8, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Mar 26, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Mar 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
lower
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors

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