Committee hears PUC study recommending against a broad electric-affordability program
Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
Committee members reviewed a PUC study that recommended against creating a new broad-based electric-affordability program; members also discussed proposals to bar summer shutoffs for medically vulnerable residents and the practical trade-offs for utilities and landlords.
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Lawmakers reviewed a Public Utility Commission (PUC) study and discussed whether the committee should pursue legislative changes to limit utility shutoffs.
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