HB 3917 Creates Catastrophic Wildfire Fund

Creates a fund to pay for damage claims arising from catastrophic wildfires caused by public utilities. Creates the Catastrophic Wildfire Fund to pay for property damage claims arising from catastrophic wildfires that are ignited by the facilities of a public utility. Allows a public utility to participate in and capitalize the fund. Defines “public utility.” Requires the Public Utility Commission…

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HB 3179 Micromanaging utility rates

Tells the PUC to look at the economic impact of a proposed rate or schedule of rates if the rates lead to certain revenue results. Directs the Public Utility Commission to consider the cumulative economic impact of a proposed rate or schedule of rates on a public utility’s ratepayers if the proposed rate or schedule of rates will result in…

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