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House of Representatives
Session of 2015 - 2016 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted:	February 6, 2015 10:14 AM
From:	Representative Harry Readshaw
To:	All House members
Subject:	Co-sponsor: Municipal Aggregation

In the near future, I plan to introduce re-legislation to permit local municipalities to become licensed by the Public Utility Commission (PUC) as electric generation suppliers and act as Municipal Aggregators. This bill was House Bill 428 during the 2013 Session. Specifically, my legislation will amend Title 66 (Public Utilities) and Title 53 (Municipalities) to allow an interested municipality to adopt an ordinance to apply for an electric generation supplier license with the PUC. The PUC would license a municipality to act as a Municipal Aggregator of electric generation supply service for residential and small business consumers in their municipal boundaries. A residential or small business customer would have the right to opt out of the buying group and shop for an electric generation supplier or purchase default generation service from their local utility company. Additionally, two or more municipalities would be permitted to jointly act as a Municipal Aggregator to enhance and broaden the benefits of the program. Undoubtedly, as energy prices continue to rise, it is important that we acknowledge the potential benefits of municipal aggregation. It is with this in mind that I believe this legislation will provide local municipalities with an opportunity to purchase electric generation service for residents and small businesses at a competitive price and provide lower electricity costs to their communities. Previous co-sponsors: READSHAW , STURLA , D. COSTA, KORTZ , CALTAGIRONE , HARKINS , COHEN , MOUL and MURT

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