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Prohibiting Consumer Charges for Smart Grid Projects

This bill aims to prevent utility companies from charging consumers for the costs of building and maintaining smart grid systems. This means your electricity bills should not increase due to these investments. States are required to consider and implement this prohibition within two years.
Key points
Electric utilities will not be able to recover smart grid deployment costs from ratepayers.
States have one year to begin considering this prohibition and two years to make a decision.
If a state has already implemented similar rules, these new provisions may not apply.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10019
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Process start date: 2024-10-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider prohibiting cost recovery related to smart grid projects, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10019.

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 2024-10-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Electric utilities will not be able to recover smart grid deployment costs from ratepayers.
  • States have one year to begin considering this prohibition and two years to make a decision.
  • If a state has already implemented similar rules, these new provisions may not apply.
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. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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.

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