20 Pennsylvania Snapshot • Governor Rendell’s “Energy Independence Strategy”, introduced in February 2007, continues to be focus of legislative activity. Legislation aimed at reducing energy costs, increasing clean energy resources, reducing reliance on foreign fuels, expanding energy production in PA Comprehensive bills dealing with procurement, and rate mitigation remain in committee Modest action on other key bills: Energy Fund bill passed in Senate; House passed an Efficiency /Demand-side Response bill. • Special Session on Energy runs concurrent with Regular Session which continues thru Nov ’08. Current State of Play • Governor continues to press for “Energy Independence Fund” and measures to mitigate energy prices • Legislators concerned with cost of Governor's initiatives, no new taxes • Rate freeze bill being considered in House, but little momentum • Industry coalition working together to develop a comprehensive package Positions of Stakeholders • Stakeholder outreach • Working with industry coalition • Negotiating legislative proposals with Administration and legislative leadership on key provisions: Procurement rules Rate increase phase-in/deferral Smart meters and real time pricing Energy efficiency and demand-side management programs • Participating directly or through industry associations in legislative hearings and informational meetings PECO Actions |