Panel advances demand‑flexibility and transparency measures; reports substitutes on grid tools
The subcommittee advanced several bills aimed at strengthening grid reliability and utility oversight — including voluntary demand‑flexibility programs for large users, a substitute allowing utilities to delay service to protect reliability, and a measure directing SCC review of APCO capacity and storm recovery costs. Most substitutes were reported out; HB 1256 passed the panel unanimously.
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Lawmakers used the hearing to consider a set of bills focused on grid reliability, transparency and regulatory oversight.
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