within the municipality.
(2) A policy, or part of a policy, that is adopted by a
municipality may not restrict or prohibit, or have the effect
of restricting or prohibiting, the ability of an individual
or entity within the municipality to use the services of a
utility service provider that is capable and authorized to
provide utility service for the property of the individual or
entity.
(b) Effect.--This section does not affect the authority of a
municipality to:
(1) manage or operate a publicly owned utility; or
(2) take steps designed to reduce greenhou se gas
emissions from municipal facilities and operations, including
purchasing renewable energy.
(c) Construction.--A municipality's land use authority under
the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the
Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, shall not be
construed as restricting or prohibiting an individual or entity
from choosing a utility service provider.
(d) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Municipality." Any of the following:
(1) A county, city, borough, incorporated town or
township.
(2) A home rule, optional plan or optional charter
municipality.
(3) Any other general purpose unit of government
established by the General Assembly.
(4) A municipal authority.
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