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Assembly approves adding consumer advocate seat to State Energy Planning Board after heated debate over minority appointments
Summary
The Assembly passed legislation to add a consumer-advocate seat — representing the Department of State's utility intervention unit — to the State Energy Planning Board. Debate focused on representation and whether minority-party appointments should also be added; the bill passed 132-11.
The Assembly on Tuesday approved a bill to add a representative of the Department of State's utility intervention unit to the State Energy Planning Board, a move sponsors said will restore a consumer-focused voice on the board. The bill passed 132-11.
Supporters said the change restores consumer representation that existed before 2012, when the Consumer Protection Board was dissolved. "This bill will add an important voice to represent consumer interests as the State Energy Planning Board continues its process to plan for the future," the sponsor, Assemblymember Barrett, said during debate.
Opponents and several minority members pressed a separate point: they argued the Energy Planning Board should include formal minority-party…
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