Relates to the reconnection of service for low-income customers

This bill was amended to become S 9065-A after being reported favorably by the Committee on Energy and Telecommunications. The primary changes lower the required down payment for service reconnection from one-half to one-third of the arrears and adjust the income percentage caps for low-income customers from ten percent to three percent (or six percent for combined electric and gas bills). Additionally, the definition of a low-income customer was expanded to include anyone earning below the state median income, regardless of their participation in existing affordability programs or receipt of public assistance.