Introduced
by
To allow discounted electricity rates for the Hemlock Semiconductor company, which makes solar cells and is owned by Dow, Corning and a Japanese company. Current law prohibits cross-subsidization of regulated utility rates between residential and commercial/industrial customers (meaning residential customers pay more so that an industrial customer can pay less). The bill authorizes the state Public Service Commission to permit an exception for Hemlock, and going forward perhaps some other firms.
Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 77 to 31 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)
To allow discounted electricity rates for the Hemlock Semiconductor company, which makes solar cells and is owned by Dow, Corning and a Japanese company. Current law prohibits cross-subsidization of regulated utility rates between residential and commercial/industrial customers (meaning residential customers pay more so that an industrial customer can pay less). The bill authorizes the state Public Service Commission to permit an exception for Hemlock, and going forward perhaps some other firms.
Passed in the House 78 to 28 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
