Video & Transcript Research : 'residential utilities'
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MN
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- systems, both systems used to supply electricity to farmers and distribution systems owned by electric utility
- distribution systems owned<00:08:48.959>
by <00:08:49.279>electric <00:08:50.000>utility - owned by electric utility cooperatives. owned by electric utility cooperatives.
Bills:
HF9
Keywords:
energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Fiscal Responsibility Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Fiscal Responsibility
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- said yesterday in a conversation that we had in our last meeting, this particular program was only utilizing
- Some were highly effective at reducing recidivism, but they had low utilization.
- So, if they were to have more utilization, would they have the same recidivism?
- , evaluated correctional education and highlighted the need for changes to that program so that utilization
Keywords:
business regulation, nonprofit entities, electronic filing, merger agreements, limited liability companies, partnerships, property transfer, termination fees, HB140, private sewer systems, wastewater utilities, Public Service Commission, PSC jurisdiction, utility regulation, rate setting, rate consolidation, affiliated systems, common ownership, private utilities, sewer rates
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:24 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
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- All the risk is on the utility.
- Is it the construction company or the public utility? Madam Chair, it's the utility.
- Which would be utilities and health care.
- how utilities run.
- Utilities and how utilities run.
Keywords:
public utility, certificate of public convenience and necessity, certificate of need, Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility regulation, ratemaking, energy storage, battery storage, grid reliability, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, generation plant, utility expansion, service territory, mutual domestic water consumer association, economic development department, clean energy, fossil fuel reduction
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/23/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
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- Chair and members of the committee, I'm Ken Sull with the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association.
- Utilities Association. Utilities Association.
- and it uh created a process utilities and it uh created a process for<00:05:18.639>
decreasing - Cities across the state have already been doing a lot to encourage more housing, including utilizing
- Thank you. >> And next is Kelsey Clim. sure that those are utilized and sure that those are utilized
Keywords:
public utilities commission, Lake City, port authority, Red Wing, terms of appointment, local government, elections, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, voter access, polling place, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, HF4295
TX
Bills:
HB 842, HB 1907, HB 2844, HB 2892, HB 3439, HB 4211, HB 4536, HB 5111, HB 5138, HB 5182, HB 5247, HB 5269, HB 5323, HB 5435, HJR 201, SB 871, HB 3896, SJR 40
Keywords:
power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties
TX
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- Utility Council or OPEC to represent the voices of residential and small business ratepayers.
- They represent residential consumers and small business consumers.
- Do you think it will lower utility rates for your constituents? That's the goal.
- So you think consistent market data will lead to lower... utility rates. I do.
- Members, we want Texas to pay less for utilities while ensuring dependability.
Bills:
HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40
Keywords:
power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties
TX
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- Growth investment some of our utilities are in while simultaneously enabling these utilities to maintain
- Finally, utilities are incentivized to timely complete.
- Are available to electric utilities more than once a year.
- Will this prevent a downgrade for utilities?
- Office and the utilities that are requesting this bill.
Bills:
HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40
Keywords:
power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Energy Finance and Policy
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- utility utility scale<00:08:04.400>
the <00:08:04.520>current <00:08:04.759>law - This only affects consumer owned utility This only affects consumer owned utility customers<00:27
- Utilities are utilizing these grid access fees.
Bills:
HF845
Keywords:
net metering, distributed generation, solar energy, rooftop solar, renewable energy, utility rates, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, net billing, bill credits, cost of service study, standby charge, qualifying facility, energy policy, clean energy, customer generation, interconnection, Minnesota Statutes 216B.164
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Apr 28th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Keywords:
wastewater treatment, environmental permits, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, package plant, environmental protection, water utilities, sewer services, ratemaking, regulatory authority, Class A B C D utilities, rate proceedings, financial integrity, aquifer, Edwards Aquifer, water injection, environmental regulation, groundwater management
OK
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- Chairman, have any of the utility companies come up with a cost analysis of what this might entail and
- As far as I know, The utilities started talking to me last week, maybe even earlier this week.
- I'd be willing to work with utilities and transmission companies to determine a fair rate.
- Senate Bill 1979 is an act that creates the Mining and Blasting Residential Protection Act.
- zone that will prohibit new mining permits or expansions within the 800 feet of residences or residentially
Keywords:
environmental permitting, Oklahoma, Department of Environmental Quality, public participation, regulatory framework, administered applications, energy, wind energy, financial assurance, property restoration, environmental regulation, mining, blasting, residential protection, buffer zone, Department of Mines, public utilities, electric transmission lines, landowner rights, payment regulations
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Energy Finance and Policy
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- of utilities. And so with that, Mr. of utilities. And so with that, Mr.
- and utilities can take pride in. and utilities can take pride in.
- utility bills to regulated utilities utility bills to regulated utilities alone.<00:35:19.280>
- Utilities think about.
- It might be for the utilities.
Keywords:
electric utilities, service areas, Tribal lands, Minnesota statute, energy regulation, utility rates, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, ratepayer, consumer protection, affordable energy, energy affordability, ability to pay, just and reasonable rates, rate regulation, electric rates, natural gas rates, energy conservation, renewable energy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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utility associated with underground util utility associated with underground
Keywords:
telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
Energy Finance and Policy
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- Minnesota has over 200 gas and electric utilities. No two utilities are the same.
- utilities have to be relocated, and it's the utilities' obligation to relocate them.
- Thank you. utility is collecting too much money. utility is collecting too much money.
- the Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota. the Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota.
Keywords:
utilities, rate cases, cost recovery, reporting requirements, gas infrastructure, 1183, house
TX
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- It allows municipal utilities. The substitute makes sure that the Open Records Act applies.
- In a full rate case, customers can holistically compare the entire cost and entire revenue of utility
- will impact utilities' overall revenues and the charges of each rate class.
- Uh, we're gonna create the Solar Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act under Chapter 1806 of the
- Residential solar offers Texas families and a great many benefits.
Keywords:
residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act
TX
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- The T.E.F. fund allows municipal utilities.
- This bill addresses consumers regarding the rates of a transmission and distribution utility.
- case, customers can holistically compare the entire bill, higher cost, and higher revenue of the utility
- However, there are a number of riders and other adjustments that allow utilities to make interim changes
- That issue by requiring utilities to regularly explain how a proposed change will impact utilities' overall
Keywords:
residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act
TX
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- In addition to our core business, USIC affiliates Bloodhound, Recon Utilities, Utility Services, and
- On Target Utility Services provide a range of highly specialized services and advanced utility solutions
- Do they want it delivered directly to the utility operator?
- There's a delay between when a utility makes investments and when the utility begins recovering on its
- Currently, the Gas Utility Regulatory Act provides utilities the opportunity to earn a reasonable return
Keywords:
inactive wells, oil and gas regulation, environmental protection, Railroad Commission of Texas, well plugging, Railroad Commission, penalties, violations, pipeline safety, civil penalties, criminal penalties, wildfire prevention, oil and gas, safety inspections, administrative penalties, excavation, notification, utilities, underground facilities, regulatory compliance
LA
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- So it's the utilities themselves that possess that model.
- So it's the utilities themselves that possess that model.
- It certifies the utilities.
- The utilities own the transformers. The military doesn't.
- And look, the utilities, to the extent we can be transparent...
Bills:
HB241, HB267, HB467, HB673, HB744, HB798, HB1026, HB1027, HB1091, HB1096, HB1103, HB1212, HB1230
Keywords:
financial records, consumer protection, banking law, disclosure, service of process, home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, residential roof, coastal zone, fortified roof, building standards, construction code, insurance, hurricane resilience, safety, security cameras, abandoned property
TX
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- For electric utilities, this bill creates a new section in the utilities code that limits the legal expenses
- the same limitation to water and sewer utilities, ensuring consistent treatment.
- Across utility sectors.
- Utilities remain able to recover a significant portion of legal expenses.
- One note, as with the current utilities code, the municipally owned utilities are allowed to use, uh,
Bills:
HB 1951, HB 2715, HB 3092, HB 3237, HB 3278, HB 3511, HB 3592, HB 3675, HB 3778, HB 3782, HB 3826, HB 3970, HB 4016, HB 4049, HB 4341, HB 4344, HB 4406, HB 4427
Keywords:
collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction
TX
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- For electric utilities, this bill creates a new section in the Utilities Code that limits legal expenses
- the same limitation to water and sewer utilities, ensuring consistency. ...treatment across utility
- Utilities remain able to recover a significant portion of legal liability.
- to move faster and clearing the docket for the Public Utility Commission to expedite the process.
- One note: as with the current utilities code, municipally owned utilities are allowed to use this option
Bills:
HB1951, HB2715, HB3092, HB3237, HB3278, HB3511, HB3592, HB3675, HB3778, HB3782, HB3826, HB3970, HB4016, HB4049, HB4341, HB4344, HB4406, HB4427
Keywords:
collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction
TX
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- public work contract must ensure a level playing field for public works contracts to build projects utilizing
- This is an opportunity for an owner to utilize a tool.
- Eliminating local government ability to utilize PLAs would not only disrupt the career-building system
Bills:
HB1951, HB2715, HB3092, HB3237, HB3278, HB3511, HB3592, HB3675, HB3778, HB3782, HB3826, HB3970, HB4016, HB4049, HB4341, HB4344, HB4406, HB4427
Keywords:
collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction