HB 1005 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Declares that state energy strategy should be revised to consider the implications of wholesale market volatility upon the electric industry. To the extent that actions can be undertaken to encourage investment in additional generation resources, new technologies, and conservation, they should be pursued to minimize the impacts of wholesale market volatility on consumers, utilities, and independent power producers.

Establishes a joint task force on long-term energy supply.