SB 6253 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

Requires certain electric utilities and market customers to: (1) Only meet new electricity needs with distributed energy resources and carbon-free resources; and

(2) By December 31, 2045, meet all electricity needs with distributed energy resources and carbon-free resources.

Requires all electric utilities to eliminate from electric rates all costs associated with delivering electricity to customers that is generated from a coal-fired resource.

Requires the department of commerce, with input from relevant state agencies and the public, to: (1) Conduct and complete a study on barriers to, and opportunities for, solar photovoltaic energy generation and access to other renewable energy by low-income customers and barriers to contracting opportunities for local small businesses in disadvantaged communities; and

(2) Develop and publish a study on barriers for low-income customers to energy efficiency and weatherization investments and to zero emission and near-zero emission transportation options.