Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF600

Introduced
3/3/23  
Refer
5/4/23  
Introduced
3/3/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to tariffs for public utility innovation programs and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 200.)

Impact

If enacted, HF600 will modify existing state laws governing public utility tariffs by establishing guidelines for the implementation of innovative utility programs. It mandates that any new tariff created must ensure participation is optional for customers and that costs are borne by those who participate in the program. Importantly, the legislation stipulates that public utility tariffs cannot alter existing base rates or charges and must not negatively impact those who do not participate in the programs.

Summary

House File 600 introduces a framework for public utility tariff programs aimed at promoting innovation in pricing and services. The intent of the bill is to encourage utilities to adopt new pricing structures and programs that can adapt to customer needs while making sure these innovations do not disadvantage nonparticipating customers. The legislation highlights the importance of innovation for attracting and retaining customers and supporting economic and sustainable energy production across the state.

Contention

While HF600 is designed to foster innovation in energy pricing, notable areas of contention may arise regarding the potential implications for nonparticipating customers in terms of cost coverage and the overall fairness of the tariff structures that are developed. There are also concerns over the accountability of public utilities in demonstrating the prudence and reasonableness of program-specific costs should a utility seek recovery of such costs through standard rate case proceedings.

Companion Bills

IA SSB1173

Related A bill for an act relating to tariffs for public utility innovation programs and including applicability provisions.

IA HSB200

Related A bill for an act relating to tariffs for public utility innovation programs and including applicability provisions.(See HF 600.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF2486

A bill for an act relating to student dress code policies of public schools, charter schools, and innovation school zones, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 681.)

IA HF834

A bill for an act relating to energy systems by modifying electric power generation, energy storage, and transmission facility ratemaking principles, creating tariffs for public utility innovation programs, implementing land restoration standards, including right of first refusal, modifying the energy infrastructure revolving loan program, and creating regulations for anaerobic digester systems, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 123.)

IA SF585

A bill for an act relating to energy systems by modifying electric power generation, energy storage, and transmission facility ratemaking principles, creating tariffs for public utility innovation programs, implementing land restoration standards, including right of first refusal, modifying the energy infrastructure revolving loan program, and creating regulations for anaerobic digester systems, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1112.)

IA HF2304

A bill for an act relating to indirect costs charged to state-funded grants, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 642.)

IA HF212

A bill for an act relating to meals, food, and beverages provided to students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 5.)

IA HSB123

A bill for an act relating to energy systems by modifying electric power generation, energy storage, and transmission facility ratemaking principles, creating tariffs for public utility innovation programs, implementing land restoration standards, including right of first refusal, modifying the energy infrastructure revolving loan program, and creating regulations for anaerobic digester systems, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 834.)

IA SSB1112

A bill for an act relating to energy systems by modifying electric power generation, energy storage, and transmission facility ratemaking principles, creating tariffs for public utility innovation programs, implementing land restoration standards, including right of first refusal, modifying the energy infrastructure revolving loan program, and creating regulations for anaerobic digester systems, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See SF 585.)

IA HF852

A bill for an act relating to pharmacy benefits managers, pharmacies, and prescription drugs and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 99.)

IA HF704

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa propane education and research council, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 178.) Effective date: 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2026.

IA SF2434

A bill for an act relating to local government, including the approval of action by ordinance, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3175.)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.