Energy Burden Notice
Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities on its own Motion into Energy Burden with a Focus on Energy Affordability for Residential Ratepayers.
On January 4, 2024, the Department of Public Utilities issued an Order opening an inquiry to examine energy burden with a focus on energy affordability for residential ratepayers. The Department has determined that this proceeding will enable the Department to consider improvements to the programs currently offered to address energy affordability, to ensure maximum participation in each of these programs, and to determine whether additional programs may further benefit residential ratepayers of the Commonwealth’s electric and gas distribution companies. The Department seeks input from stakeholders, including members of the public, advocates, and Department-regulated entities on these issues. The Department docketed this inquiry as D.P.U. 24-15.
The Department invites all interested persons to submit written comments on this matter -- including comments on the questions contained in the Order -- not later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, March 1, 2024. The Department encourages interested persons to present consensus positions and submit comments jointly, when possible. The Department will determine the appropriate next steps for this proceeding after reviewing the initial comments.