Utilities must report big taxpayer funding and show savings

Public utilities: energy: taxpayer funding: reporting.

Engrossed· 2025-06-03

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Who's it for: Everyday People

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If passed, utilities would have to tell you how they use big taxpayer money and how it saves you on your electric bill.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Consumers could see real savings and hold utilities accountable, while utilities face penalties if they hide info, so now is the time to watch the bill.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Utilities must report any taxpayer grant, loan, or bond of $1,000,000 or more they apply for or receive.
Reports must include funding source, amount, spending plan, and expected ratepayer savings.
The commission can penalize utilities that fail to meet the reporting rules.
Utilities must promptly give ratepayers the calculated savings from the taxpayer funding.
The commission must file an annual summary report to the Legislature.
All new requirements end on Jan. 1, 2036.