SB567 - Modifies the Cold Weather Rule by extending the forecast period during which service may not be disconnected if the temperature is predicted to fall below 32 degrees

SB 567

Modifies the Cold Weather Rule by extending the forecast period during which service may not be disconnected if the temperature is predicted to fall below 32 degrees

Sponsor:

Coleman

LR Number:

2350S.01I

Committee:

Commerce, Energy and the Environment

Last Action:

2/26/2007 - Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee

Journal Page:

S333

Title:

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2007

Current Bill Summary

SB 567 - Under current regulations promulgated by the Public Service Commission that establish the Cold Weather Rule, gas and electric service may not be discontinued to residential customers on any day when the National Weather local forecast between certain hours predicts that the temperature will drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit during the following 24 hours.

This act extends the forecast prediction period of time from 24 hours to 72 hours.

ERIKA JAQUES

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