Congressman Mackenzie Introduces Legislation to Improve Electricity Price Transparency

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced the bipartisan Better Information through Line-item Labeling Drivers (BILL Drivers) Act today alongside Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR). This legislation directs the Energy Information Administration, in consultation with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, to study and publicly report on what is driving electricity bill increases for residential and small business customers in every state over the past seven years.

Throughout the country, electricity costs have increased significantly since the pandemic. The Bill Drivers Act would give consumers the opportunity to better understand how factors including data centers, input costs, and production challenges are impacting energy bills for communities like the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. 

“The people of the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos deserve clear answers and transparency when it comes to electricity costs,” said Congressman Mackenzie. “The bipartisan BILL Drivers Act will give ratepayers a window into the causes of electricity rate increases and give lawmakers a better understanding of how to tackle the problem. It’s time to deliver the bipartisan solutions that will give the American people real transparency and long-term relief when it comes to electricity costs.” 

"In Oregon and across the country, families and small businesses have seen significant increases in their electricity bills, yet the factors driving those increases are not clearly spelled out,” Congresswoman Janelle Bynum said. “This legislation would bring transparency for consumers by requiring a detailed breakdown of what is contributing to increased electricity expenses so we can bring down costs and so that Americans know exactly where their money is going."

Bill text available HERE