1. 1. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proceedings The commission shall:

   1. A. Monitor proceedings at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission related to interstate natural gas transportation capacity in New England and the Northeast; and

      [PL 2023, c. 222, §2 (NEW).]

   2. B. If the commission believes that intervention and participation in a proceeding described in paragraph A will best represent the interests of the State's electric and gas ratepayers, intervene and participate in the proceeding and seek to achieve a result that will ensure the lowest possible natural gas and electricity prices for consumers in the State.

      [PL 2023, c. 222, §2 (NEW).]

   [PL 2023, c. 222, §2 (NEW).]

2. 2. Report By December 31st of any year in which the commission has intervened and participated in a proceeding pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph B, the commission shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over energy and utility matters summarizing its participation.

   [PL 2023, c. 222, §2 (NEW).]

PL 2023, c. 222, §2 (NEW).