Ratepayer Funding Alternative Act

HR 8155, the Ratepayer Funding Alternative Act, requires the Secretary of Energy to develop alternative funding methods for the Bonneville Power Administration's fish and wildlife program that avoid passing these costs to ratepayers (electricity customers). The Secretary must consult with other federal agencies and submit a report detailing these alternatives to Congress within six months of the bill's enactment. This bill directly affects Bonneville Power Administration ratepayers, who currently pay for the program through their electricity bills. The legislation mandates the creation of funding alternatives and a report but does not change current funding practices.