An amendment to the Senate Omnibus Environment Finance bill would create special utility rates for certain energy intensive businesses such as mining operations and steel mills. This provision would lower rates for some businesses, thereby shifting costs and resulting in higher rates for citizens and other local businesses.
What Would Happen?
The amendment is added and the Senate approves special electricity rates for certain businesses.
No special utility rates are approved.
How The Senate Voted
The amendment is added and the Senate approves special electricity rates for certain businesses.