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Committee advances solar successor bill after hours of debate about costs and process
Summary
The Energy and Technology Committee voted to move House Bill 5340 (renewable power generation) to the floor after lengthy debate over ratepayer costs, program design and process. Supporters said successor programs and storage incentives can lower peak costs; opponents warned of a multi‑decade public benefits charge.
The Energy and Technology Committee on May 8 voted to send House Bill 5340, a package to set a successor program for residential and distributed solar, to the House floor after an intense debate over cost, process and program design.
Chair State Representative Jonathan Steinberg said the bill aims to extend and refine existing incentive programs so they remain effective while minimizing impacts on ratepayers. "We have a responsibility to make sure that we minimize the impact on ratepayers as we extend this program," Steinberg said, describing options under consideration including budget…
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