House Bill No. 6927 mandates the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to conduct a study aimed at evaluating potential policy and procedural changes that could enhance the effectiveness of energy sources used by the state. The bill requires the commissioner to submit a report detailing the findings of this study to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly by February 1, 2026. This new requirement is established as a new section in the law, indicated by the insertion of "Section 1 from passage New section."
The bill does not anticipate any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is expected to have the necessary staff and expertise to carry out the study without incurring additional costs. The bill received a favorable report from the Energy and Technology Committee, with a vote of 18 in favor and 7 against.