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Committee approves bill pushing transparency at PJM
Summary
The Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee unanimously approved House Bill 1595, a measure the billsponsor said would require greater transparency and accountability from PJM, the 11-state regional transmission operator that manages the grid.
The Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee approved House Bill 1595, which its sponsor said would increase transparency at PJM, the 11-state regional transmission operator that manages the regional electricity grid.
Representative Rabe, speaking on his bill, said the measure targets "the secrecy and lack of accountability that directly inflates the utility bills of hardworking Pennsylvanians." He told the committee, "This bill shines a light on these practices, demanding transparency and accountability to protect our struggling families from an undue burden."
Chairman Burgos asked whether there were any negative votes on the bill; hearing none, he declared the bill passed unanimously. The transcript records no floor vote totals, amendments, or additional debate on the bill during the committee meeting.
