An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for alternative ratemaking for utilities.

HB 1457 amends Pennsylvania's Public Utilities code regarding how utility rates are set. The bill specifically prohibits public utilities from using alternative rate mechanisms that are based on expected temperatures, such as weather normalization adjustments. If such a mechanism was previously approved, it would become unenforceable, requiring utilities to apply the standard base rate to affected customers. This change directly impacts how utilities calculate customer bills in Pennsylvania.