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SB 93

AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE TO ABUTTING LAND OWNERS AND THE DISCLOSURE OF SUBSIDIARY PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENTS IN PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY RATE CASES AND CREATING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE CREATION OF MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC COMPANIES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Hwang

Connecticut bill mandates utility disclosure of subsidiary finances and neighbor notification in rate cases, plus establishes study on municipal electric company creation.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Energy and Technology
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Bill Summary · SB 93

Legislative bill overview

SB 93 requires public utilities to notify neighboring landowners about regulatory proceedings and disclose subsidiary profit/loss statements during rate cases before Connecticut's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). The bill also establishes a task force to examine the feasibility of creating municipal electric companies.

Why is this important

Rate cases directly affect what consumers pay for electricity. Enhanced disclosure and neighbor notification could increase transparency in utility pricing decisions and create opportunities for public input. The municipal utility study could provide alternatives to private utility monopolies in some communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden and costs: Utilities may argue that expanded disclosure requirements and notification procedures increase administrative costs, which could be passed to ratepayers
  • Subsidiary disclosure sensitivity: Utilities may resist detailed financial disclosure of subsidiaries, citing competitive concerns or proprietary business information
  • Municipal utility feasibility: Municipalization is complex and contentious—some argue it offers better local control and lower rates, while others contend it creates operational inefficiencies and financial risks for towns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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