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Hydropower Shortfall Credits: Support for Electricity Customers

This new bill aims to protect electricity customers from power shortfalls caused by hydroelectric facilities. If energy production drops below certain levels, customers will receive credits on their electricity bills, helping to ease their financial burden. The bill is effective until the end of 2026 and does not affect water rights or existing facility operations.
Key points
Western Area Power Administration customers will be notified about expected energy availability from hydroelectric projects.
If energy from specific hydropower projects (Salt Lake City, Boulder Canyon, Parker-Davis) falls short, customers will receive proportional credits on their monthly electricity invoices.
These credits will be funded by the Treasury and will not be recovered in future rates, providing direct financial relief to customers.
The bill does not alter water rights or the operation of existing hydropower facilities, focusing solely on financial support.
These provisions are temporary and will terminate on December 31, 2026.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9563
Sponsor: Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2]
Process start date: 2022-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration to provide its firm electric service customers with credits from shortfalls in generation from certain Bureau of Reclamation hydroelectric facilities, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9563.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Western Area Power Administration customers will be notified about expected energy availability from hydroelectric projects.
  • If energy from specific hydropower projects (Salt Lake City, Boulder Canyon, Parker-Davis) falls short, customers will receive proportional credits on their monthly electricity invoices.
  • These credits will be funded by the Treasury and will not be recovered in future rates, providing direct financial relief to customers.
  • The bill does not alter water rights or the operation of existing hydropower facilities, focusing solely on financial support.
  • These provisions are temporary and will terminate on December 31, 2026.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy