PA DOR Issuing Notice for EV Charging Stations that Require AFT Permit
In July of this year, Gov. Shapiro signed a new law replacing the current Alternative Fuels Tax (AFT) on electric vehicles (EVs) of 1.72¢ per kWh with a flat fee of $200/year. Before this new law, EV owners had to submit monthly reports on electricity usage and pay...New Bill is No Fix
On June 7, 2024, Senator Stefano, Chairman of the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, introduced SB 1250. The overt purpose of the bill appears to be to require the Public Utility Commission (“PUC”) to convene stakeholder groups for the...FERC Issues Rulemaking that will Alter the Future of the Electricity Grid.
FERC’s Rule 1920, approved May 13, 2024, will require major changes to the way expansions and improvements to our nation’s electricity grid will be planned and paid-for. Under the new rule, grid planners will use a 20 year time horizon for planning, and will need to...Gov. Shapiro introduces legislation to implement his PACER (Pennsylvania Climate Emission Reduction) plan.
Last week Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro introduced two related bills. The first, PACER (Pennsylvania Climate Emission Reduction) proposes a carbon fee program. The Second, PRESS (Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standards Act) proposes to amend the...Proposed Legislation Would Allow PUC to Make Law
On April 30, 2024, the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee passed SB 1174, which was introduced by its Chairman, Senator Stefano. The Bill, if passed and signed into law, would allow the Public Utility Commission (“PUC”), without...