Consumer Protection and Cost Accountability Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 25, 2008)
Consumer Protection and Cost Accountability Act - Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to consider whether a rate or charge made, demanded, or received by a Transmission Organization (TO) would enable the TO to provide or facilitate reliable service to consumers at the lowest reasonable cost.
Instructs FERC, in determining whether a TO filing to establish or change a rate or charge is consistent with specified requirements, to consider whether the rate or charge would: (1) provide consumer benefits that outweigh any anticipated costs to consumers as demonstrated by a cost-benefit analysis submitted by the TO; or (2) have only a de minimis impact upon the total delivered costs to the consumer.
Directs FERC to ensure that each TO is subject to biennial, independent audits.
What just happenedFeb 25, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1126)
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