utility service provided for an individual consumer
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, municipality may not adopt an
ordinance or resolution that restricts or prohibits 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
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