Energy (Electric Grid)

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 15, 2026

HB 2691: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, further providing for data to be supplied by electric utilities.

This bill requires electric utilities in Pennsylvania to include specific information about their energy storage plans in their annual reports to the state commission. Specifically, the law mandates that these companies provide an assessment of how they use energy storage, including data on how quickly they can charge and discharge power under different economic conditions. The definitions clarify that energy storage refers to equipment that absorbs, holds, and releases electricity, while charge and discharge times measure the duration of these processes. This requirement is designed to give regulators better insight into how utilities plan to manage future electricity demand using storage technology. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates reporting on energy storage plans, advancing clean energy infrastructure and grid modernization.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Storage Utility Regulation

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 2380: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for energy storage procurement.

This bill requires Pennsylvania electric distribution companies to build a combined 3,000 megawatts of energy storage systems by July 2033, with specific targets for short-duration and long-duration storage. The Public Utility Commission will assign storage goals to each company based on their service area's demand and may adjust these targets if market conditions change. Companies must use open, competitive bidding processes overseen by an independent monitor to purchase this capacity through long-term contracts.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates construction of 3,000 MW of energy storage systems, directly advancing energy infrastructure and grid reliability.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandating energy storage systems facilitates grid stability and integration of renewable energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Resilience Energy Storage

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 4, 2026

SR 297: A Resolution urging the creation of an interstate compact to allow for a competitive electric transmission market to flourish in the best interest of the electric ratepayer and the economy in general.

This Senate resolution urges the creation of an interstate compact to foster a competitive market for electric transmission projects across state lines. The bill directly affects Pennsylvania's government officials, specifically the Governor and the Public Utility Commission, by recommending they support this regional agreement. Key provisions include standardizing permitting processes, ensuring equal treatment for all states and energy sources, and eliminating redundant regulations that could slow down grid modernization. The resolution aims to lower costs for consumers and stimulate economic growth by removing barriers that currently hinder the expansion of power infrastructure.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes competitive electric transmission markets and regional cooperation to benefit ratepayers and the economy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Transmission Utility Regulation

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 2429: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for hosting capacity maps.

This bill requires electric distribution companies in Pennsylvania to create and publish online maps showing how much additional power their local grids can support. These maps must be updated every two months and include details on available capacity, existing power sources, and any grid limitations that could affect new connections. The legislation also mandates that utilities provide clear, standardized information about reliability issues and planned upgrades to help customers and businesses plan their energy needs. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for individuals to request specific grid data and ensures that utilities cannot unfairly deny access to this information.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates hosting capacity maps to enable grid expansion and support new energy connections, facilitating renewable integration and infrastructure growth.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Transmission

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 1291: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for advanced transmission technologies.

This bill requires electric distribution companies in Pennsylvania to submit evidence showing how they plan to use advanced transmission technologies when applying to build new power lines. Under the new rules, proposed projects will only be approved if the commission determines that feasible and cost-effective technologies are used to achieve at least two specific goals, such as avoiding new construction, increasing system capacity, or reducing environmental impacts. The legislation also allows companies to recover any extra costs associated with these upgrades through approved tariffs and defines specific technologies like dynamic line rating and high-performance conductors.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates use of advanced transmission tech to increase capacity and reduce environmental impacts, strengthening energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates use of advanced transmission technologies to reduce environmental impacts and avoid new construction, directly strengthening environmental protection.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates the use of advanced transmission technologies to improve grid capacity and reduce environmental impacts, directly advancing technological adoption in infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Transmission

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 724: An Act providing for regulation of large load customers and public utilities and for community benefits agreements between large load customers and community-based organizations; establishing the Data Center LIHEAP Enhancement Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

This bill, known as the Data Center Fair Share Act, requires large data centers in Pennsylvania that consume significant amounts of electricity to negotiate binding agreements with local community organizations. These agreements must include specific, measurable benefits for the host community, such as job training or infrastructure support, and the bill also mandates that these facilities make financial contributions to help pay for local power grid upgrades. Additionally, the legislation creates a new fund to support low-income households with energy bills and directs state agencies to create temporary regulations within 120 days to enforce these new requirements on large energy users.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates community benefits and grid upgrades for data centers, strengthening energy infrastructure and ensuring fair resource distribution.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Utility Regulation

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 4, 2026

HR 512: A Resolution urging the creation of an interstate compact to allow for a competitive electric transmission market to flourish in the best interest of the electric ratepayer and the economy in general.

This Pennsylvania House resolution urges the creation of an interstate agreement to foster a competitive market for electric transmission across state lines. The bill aims to address concerns that certain state policies hinder infrastructure growth and increase costs for electricity customers. It calls for a collaborative framework that ensures uniform rules, streamlined permitting, and equal treatment for all states and energy generation methods involved. By advocating for these principles, the resolution seeks to modernize the power grid and support economic growth without mandating specific actions or outcomes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes a competitive electric transmission market to lower costs and foster infrastructure growth, aligning with consumer protection and energy efficiency goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Pipeline Infrastructure Transmission

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passed · Pennsylvania · House May 7, 2026

HB 2223: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for advanced transmission technologies.

This bill requires electric distribution companies in Pennsylvania to evaluate and use advanced transmission technologies when proposing new transmission lines. The law mandates that any proposed transmission project must incorporate all technically feasible and cost-effective advanced technologies to achieve at least two benefits, such as avoiding new construction, increasing system capacity, reducing congestion, or minimizing environmental impacts. Electric distribution companies must submit evidence of their evaluation to the state commission, and any additional costs for implementing these technologies can be recovered through approved tariffs. The bill defines advanced transmission technologies to include tools like dynamic line rating systems, advanced power flow controllers, and high-performance conductors that improve grid efficiency and reliability.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes advanced transmission technologies to improve grid efficiency, reduce congestion, and minimize environmental impacts, strengthening energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates use of advanced transmission technologies in infrastructure projects, promoting technological adoption and modernization in utility systems.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Transmission

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 2184: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, providing for public interest; and, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for rates to be just and reasonable, for voluntary changes in rates and for rates fixed on complaint and investigation of costs of production.

HB 2184 amends Pennsylvania's public utilities law to define "public interest" and require the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to consider eight specific factors when making utility decisions. These factors include residential rate affordability, energy strategy (renewables, distributed generation, energy efficiency), grid modernization, environmental protection, economic growth (jobs, tax revenue), reliability, and environmental justice. The bill updates existing provisions about "just and reasonable" rates (Section 1301), mandatory 60-day notice for rate changes (Section 1308), and complaint-based rate investigations (Section 1309). It directly affects all utility companies operating in Pennsylvania and the PUC, which must now document how decisions align with these public interest factors. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly requires PUC to consider tax revenue as a factor in utility decisions, aligning with fiscal responsibility under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates PUC to consider renewables, energy efficiency, and environmental protection as key factors in utility decisions, directly advancing clean energy policies.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly requires PUC to consider 'environmental protection' as one of eight mandatory factors in utility decisions, alongside renewables and energy efficiency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Electric Grid Energy Efficiency Utility Regulation Environmental Justice

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 543: 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.

HB 543 modifies Pennsylvania's electric utility regulations to strengthen energy efficiency program oversight. It requires the Public Utility Commission to review utility efficiency plans within 120 days, provide detailed reasons for disapproval, and allow utilities 60 days to revise plans addressing commission concerns. The bill specifically protects cost-effective mechanical insulation (used in heating/cooling systems) from disapproval solely based on its inclusion, requiring the commission to use a total resource cost test. This directly affects electric distribution companies and the commission, with the changes taking effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStrengthens energy efficiency oversight, requires timely reviews, protects cost-effective insulation, advancing efficiency goals per bill's focus on utility efficiency programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentStrengthens energy efficiency oversight and protects conservation measures like mechanical insulation, advancing environmental protection through utility regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Efficiency Utility Regulation Conservation

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