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Assembly passes bill to create utility intervener fund to reimburse community advocates
Summary
The Assembly approved a measure to create a fund to reimburse community groups and nonprofits for participation in utility rate proceedings before the Public Service Commission; supporters said it levels the playing field, opponents raised cost and scope concerns.
The Assembly approved legislation (Assembly No. 836, rules report 4-82) to create a utility intervenor account that would reimburse citizen groups, nonprofits and other qualified participants for reasonable expenses incurred when participating in certain proceedings before the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Sponsor Miss Solange said the measure aims to give consumers a voice in utility rate proceedings: "Customers shouldn't be a GoFundMe to fight unfair rate hikes," she said. The bill would let applicants…
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