Utility Hikes Transparency Act

This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish and maintain a **National Utility Rate Change Tracker** within one year of enactment. This online, **publicly accessible**, and **searchable database** will provide comprehensive information on approved and effective rate changes for **gas and electric utilities** across the country. The tracker will detail crucial information for each rate change, including the utility's name, services, and the state where the change applies. It will specifically show the dollar and percentage impact on **average residential monthly bills**, the effect on **total utility revenue**, and the total number of customers impacted. Furthermore, the database will include the approval and effective dates of changes, a link to relevant dockets, and the primary reasons provided for the rate adjustments. FERC must perform **quarterly updates**, utilizing publicly available data and entering into **data-sharing agreements** with state regulatory authorities. The tracker will be searchable by ZIP Code, address, State, and city, and FERC must publish a **plain-language methodology** document explaining its data collection and standardization processes.