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Prohibiting Ratepayer Charges for Smart Grid Costs

This bill aims to prevent utility companies from passing on the costs of building and maintaining "smart grid" systems to electricity consumers. This means that power companies will not be able to charge these expenses to ratepayers, which could impact the stability of electricity bills. State authorities will be required to consider and decide on this matter within two years.
Key points
Electric utilities will be prohibited from recovering smart grid deployment costs from ratepayers.
State regulatory authorities must begin considering this prohibition within one year and make a determination within two years.
This act could potentially protect consumers from increased electricity bills related to new smart grid technology investments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1148
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Process start date: 2025-02-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SMARTER Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1148.

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 2025-02-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Electric utilities will be prohibited from recovering smart grid deployment costs from ratepayers.
  • State regulatory authorities must begin considering this prohibition within one year and make a determination within two years.
  • This act could potentially protect consumers from increased electricity bills related to new smart grid technology investments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-22.

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