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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 705 requires electric distribution companies to develop grid infrastructure plans
Last action · February 24, 2025: Referred to ENERGY, Feb. 24, 2025Sponsors: Joe Webster and 10 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Electric distribution companies must submit grid infrastructure development plans to the commission within one year to improve reliability, security, and capacity for growing industries like .
Utility companies must upgrade their networks and security measures, with costs potentially recovered through consumer rates and tariffs.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
electric distribution companies
Must prepare, consult on, and submit grid infrastructure development plans to the commission within specified timelines.
bundled retail customers
Utility plan implementations and reasonable cost recovery methods may affect retail rates and financial risks.
Key Facts
- The commission must issue guidelines for electric distribution company infrastructure plans within 180 days of the effective date.
- Electric distribution companies must file an application for a grid infrastructure development plan with the commission within one year.
- Plans must address cyber and physical threats, critical public infrastructure electrification, grid modernization technologies, and open standard communication protocols.
- Plans must be developed in consultation with state agencies, local governments, underserved communities, and grid security experts.
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- The commission must approve or disapprove the plan within 180 days of submission after reasonable notice and hearing.
- Utilities must file an updated grid infrastructure development plan five years after initial approval.
- Utilities engaging in approved grid security measures may recover reasonable costs through a commission-approved tariff rider or base rate.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 24, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to ENERGY, Feb. 24, 2025
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy25Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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