AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC COMPANIES AND JOINT POWERS AUTHORITIES.

HB 6297 allows municipalities to create their own electric companies to provide power directly to residents. It also establishes joint powers authorities to manage electrical supply, develop solar and battery projects, and run programs promoting energy efficiency, demand management, and electric vehicle charging. The bill directly affects local governments and their residents by expanding options for community-owned energy infrastructure. Key provisions include legal authority for municipal utilities and mandatory focus on renewable energy projects and efficiency initiatives. This changes how localities can organize and develop their electricity services.