BILL Drivers Act

Key Points

• The bill requires a federal study to explain why electricity prices have changed over the last seven years. This research will focus on the costs paid by families and small businesses in every state.
• The government will break down monthly bills into specific parts. This includes the cost of making power, the cost of moving it through wires, and the impact of various state taxes and fees.
• The report will specifically look at how state policies, like renewable energy goals and energy efficiency programs, affect the final price people pay for their power.
• The study will also check if large new projects, like giant data centers, are causing electricity rates to go up for regular customers.
• All findings must be published online in a simple way that is easy for regular people to understand. This is intended to help the public and lawmakers see exactly what drives energy costs.
• This policy does not change how much utilities are allowed to charge or create any new taxes. It is strictly about making current costs more transparent.

Impact Analysis

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