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Ohio committee hears proponent testimony for voluntary utility energy-efficiency programs in HB 79
Summary
Supporters told the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee HB 79 would allow electric distribution utilities to offer voluntary, cost‑effective energy‑efficiency and smart‑technology programs (with consumer safeguards and low‑income provisions) intended to reduce peak demand and lower overall costs for customers.
Supporters of House Bill 79 told the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee that the bill would allow electric distribution utilities to voluntarily offer customer programs aimed at reducing wasted electricity, lowering bills for participating customers, and cutting systemwide costs by reducing peak demand.
Robert Kelter, managing attorney at the Environmental Law & Policy Center, testified that the programs in HB 79 are voluntary and include two opt‑outs for customers. He said the programs can lower market prices for electricity — citing a commission staff analysis that found prior programs reduced market…
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