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Bill tracks PUC recommendations to recognize and lightly regulate thermal energy networks

House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee · January 10, 2026
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Summary

H.609 would implement PUC recommendations from an Act 142 (2024) report by defining Thermal Energy Exchange Networks (TENS) in statute, add permissible purposes for entities such as fire districts, and generally favor light‑touch regulation to spur development.

Representative Scott Campbell presented H.609, which mirrors language recommended by the Public Utility Commission following a statutory charge in Act 142 of 2024 and a PUC report dated Oct. 20, 2025. Sponsor summarized the PUC definition: "Thermal Energy Exchange Networks is the official name...defined as, quote, all real estate,…

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