An act relating to residential service upgrades for beneficial electrification

This bill requires Vermont electric utilities to provide residential customers with service upgrades needed for substantial domestic electrification, including electric vehicle charging, without charging extra fees. It establishes a standard level of service that allows homeowners to electrify their homes and charge electric vehicles at home without incurring additional customer-specific charges from their utility company. The Public Utility Commission must ensure this standard is available to all regulated electric distribution utilities by December 31, 2024, with utility tariffs updated by December 31, 2025. The legislation aims to remove financial barriers to adopting cleaner energy technologies, particularly in rural areas where such upgrades are more costly.