relative to assessment of cost effectiveness of the systems benefit charge.

HB 221 requires the state to assess whether the "systems benefit charge" (a fee added to electricity bills to fund energy programs like renewable projects) is cost-effective for customers. The bill mandates a study to determine if this charge delivers value by saving money or improving energy outcomes. It directly affects electricity customers and utility companies by requiring a formal evaluation of this fee's impact. The legislation focuses on gathering data to inform future decisions about the charge, without changing its current structure. The bill is currently under committee review with a pending report.