Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015

The Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015, also known as Bill 114 hr 2042, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect ratepayers, or consumers of electricity, from potential increases in their electricity bills as a result of regulations imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The bill specifically targets the EPA's Clean Power Plan, which aims to reduce carbon emissions from power plants. The Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 seeks to delay the implementation of this plan until all legal challenges have been resolved. This delay is intended to prevent electricity rates from increasing as a result of compliance with the Clean Power Plan.

Additionally, the bill requires the EPA to submit a report to Congress detailing the potential impact of the Clean Power Plan on electricity rates and reliability. This report is meant to provide transparency and ensure that ratepayers are informed about the potential consequences of the plan. Overall, the Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 is aimed at protecting consumers from potential increases in electricity rates resulting from environmental regulations. It seeks to delay the implementation of the Clean Power Plan and provide transparency about its potential impact on ratepayers.