Committee unanimously advances energy-efficiency and 811 safe-digging measures

The Pennsylvania House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee unanimously moved two measures during its voting meeting: House Bill 5 43, concerning energy-efficiency and conservation plans, and House Resolution 34, designating April 2025 as 811 safe digging month in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Scott summarized House Bill 5 43 as a measure that would “prohibit the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission from disapproving an energy efficiency and conservation plan submitted by an electric distribution company solely due to the inclusion of mechanical insulation.” The summary in committee also noted the bill defines the term “mechanical insulation.” Representative Malagari moved the bill and Representative Mullins seconded; the committee recorded no negative votes and the bill passed unanimously.

Mr. Scott said House Resolution 34 “designates the month of April 2025 as 8 11 safe digging month in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.” Representative Nelson moved the resolution and Representative Malagari seconded; the committee recorded no negative votes and the resolution passed unanimously. Chairman Metzger offered no additional comments on the resolution in the transcript.

The transcript does not include further details about statutory references, fiscal impacts, or implementation steps for either measure. No roll-call vote tallies were provided in the record; the committee announced each item as passed unanimously.