Section 1909-A - Regional natural gas monitoring; commission intervention1.Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proceedings. The commission shall: A. Monitor proceedings at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission related to interstate natural gas transportation capacity in New England and the Northeast; and [2023, c. 222, §2(NEW).]B. If the commission believes that intervention and participation in a proceeding described in paragraph A will best represent the interests of the State's electric and gas ratepayers, intervene and participate in the proceeding and seek to achieve a result that will ensure the lowest possible natural gas and electricity prices for consumers in the State. [2023, c. 222, §2(NEW).] [2023, c. 222, §2(NEW).]
2.Report. By December 31st of any year in which the commission has intervened and participated in a proceeding pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph B, the commission shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over energy and utility matters summarizing its participation. [2023, c. 222, §2(NEW).]
Added by 2023SP1, c. 222,§ 2, eff. 10/25/2023.