This week, the OMA provided testimony to the House Energy Committee in opposition to House Bill 142. The bill contains numerous proposed changes to the ratemaking process that would undermine consumer protections and harm the affordability and fairness of energy rates for customers.

The bill would allow gas utilities to project future costs and revenues, which can result in consumers paying higher rates based on speculative estimates rather than actual data. Additionally, it allows utilities to collect money from customers for riders on a projected basis, regardless of whether those funds are actually used. The OMA expressed concern with these provisions, as well as others contained in the pending legislation. 5/21/2025