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A 9107

Directs the public service commission to provide a class of service for facilities that use large amounts of energy; and repeals certain provisions upon the expiration thereof

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Carroll

Directs the PSC to create a dedicated service class for energy-intensive facilities, with a sunset that repeals provisions when the class expires.

REFERRED TO ENERGY
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Bill Summary · A 9107

Summary of Bill A 9107

Overview

Bill A 9107, introduced on September 26, 2025, and currently referred to the Energy committee, would direct the state Public Service Commission (PSC) to establish a dedicated class of service for facilities that consume large amounts of energy. The bill also includes a sunset-like mechanism that would repeal certain provisions upon expiration. Patrick J. Carroll is listed as the primary sponsor.

What the bill would do

  • Require the Public Service Commission to create or designate a class of service specifically for energy-intensive facilities.
  • Include a provision that triggers the repeal of certain provisions when the class of service expires (or upon the expiration of the bill’s relevant mechanism), effectively introducing a sunset element.

Key provisions (as stated in the bill’s title)

  • Establishment of a new PSC service class: Aimed at facilities that use large amounts of energy.
  • Sunset/expiration mechanism: Repeal of certain provisions upon expiration, the specifics of which are not detailed in the available summary.

Who would be affected

  • Energy-intensive facilities: Businesses and facilities with high energy consumption would be the primary beneficiaries if the new service class offers favorable terms (e.g., pricing, rate design, or service options).
  • Utilities regulated by the PSC: Utilities would implement and administer the new class within their tariff structures and service offerings.
  • Other ratepayers: Depending on design, there could be indirect effects on non-high-usage customers through rate design, system costs, or cross-subsidies.
  • State energy policy stakeholders: Regulators, policymakers, and industry groups evaluating efficiency, reliability, and competitive impacts.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to Energy (introduced 2025-09-26).
  • Legislative actions shown: Two entries for 2025-09-26, both indicating referral to the Energy committee.
  • Sponsor: Patrick J. Carroll (primary).

Notes and considerations

  • The bill’s text is not provided here, so specifics such as the precise criteria for “facilities that use large amounts of energy,” the structure of the new class (rates, terms, eligibility), and the exact provisions subject to repeal on expiration are not detailed.
  • If enacted, the bill would shape PSC tariff design and regulatory oversight for high-energy users and could influence utility pricing, reliability considerations, and equity among customers.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to a specific state’s PSC framework or compare it to analogous existing rate classes for high-energy facilities.

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

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