Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases the energy-efficiency improvement requirements of the state's utilities from 1% to 1.5% per year.

Highlights:

• Requires that by 2025 each power company has an energy waste reduction plan as a means to provide for customer energy optimization (Sec. 71). 

• Requires the energy efficiency plan to provide health and safety benefits for the occupants of the plant (Sec. 72). 

• Establishes calculation method for energy consumption reduction (Sec. 72). 

• Specifies that energy providers must re-authorize their plans every 4 years (Sec. 73).

• Establishes financial incentives for energy companies to meet goals (Sec. 75). 

• Establishes low-income energy waste reduction programs for assistance for single or multi family households (Sec. 80).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases the energy-efficiency improvement requirements of the state's utilities from 1% to 1.5% per year.

Highlights:

• Requires that by 2025 each power company has an energy waste reduction plan as a means to provide for customer energy optimization (Sec. 71). 

• Requires the energy efficiency plan to provide health and safety benefits for the occupants of the plant (Sec. 72). 

• Establishes calculation method for energy consumption reduction (Sec. 72). 

• Specifies that energy providers must re-authorize their plans every 4 years (Sec. 73).

• Establishes financial incentives for energy companies to meet goals (Sec. 75). 

• Establishes low-income energy waste reduction programs for assistance for single or multi family households (Sec. 80).

Full Bill Text