The Michigan Public Service Commission has launched their natural gas shopping website to help consumers compare different rates and plans offered by competitive energy suppliers. The site also includes several pages dedicated to consumer education on energy choice. Michigan Public Service Commission Contact: Judy Palnau October 5, 2015 – The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)…
View this News Release (external link)Pilot program in Pennsylvania aims to extend natural gas service to homes
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has started a pilot program with three utilities to extend gas service to homes. TribLive Contact: Dave Conti Pennsylvania’s top utility regulator wants to see more natural gas companies extend service to neighborhoods that are missing out on cheap Marcellus shale gas. “When I’ve gone to a lot of the drilling…
View this News Release (external link)Energy Choice Adoption Rises in Northeast
Several states throughout the Northeast are experiencing an increase in residential shopping for competitive energy suppliers as consumers look for more options to control their energy bills. Energy Manager Today Contact: Josh Kessler A blog post on NJ.com discussed the rapid growth of energy choice awareness in the Northeast. New Jersey has seen a slow…
View this News Release (external link)PA utility commission to electric, natural gas utilities: ‘Prepare Now’ to help consumers this winter
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PAPUC) is encouraging all electric and gas utilities to join the PAPUC in its effort to reach out and educate consumers to prepare for winter heating costs. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Contact: Denis McCraken October 24, 2014 HARRISBURG – As the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) marks the 12th year of…
View this News Release (external link)ACCES interviews with SiriusXM Satellite’s Morning Briefing show
Click here to listen to ACCES spokesman Michael Meath interviewed by Morning Briefing host Tim Farley. On October 20, ACCES spokesman Michael Meath talked with host Tim Farley of SiriusXM Satellite Radio POTUS Channel’s Morning Briefing show. Meath discussed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed regulations on reducing greenhouse gas emission from power plants and the connection between those…
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to discuss energy choice at workshop on Oct. 7
The Public Utility Commission will be hosting a workshop in Pataskala, OH on October 7 to inform consumers about energy choice! The Newark Advocate Contact: Chad Klimack PATASKALA – Western Licking County residents interested in learning more about their energy choices and so-called aggregation can do just that at an upcoming public meeting. The Public Utilities…
View this News Release (external link)ACCES releases new educational videos – how consumers can navigate through a door-to-door sales pitch and a telemarketing sales call
What should consumers do when an energy sales representative shows up to the door or calls the home? Unleash the hound? Throw the phone out the window? Relax, there are simple steps consumers can take when a sales representative rings the door bell or calls. The American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers (“ACCES”) has produced…
Pennsylvania PUC Moves into Next Phase of Its Retail Natural Gas Markets Investigation
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will move forward with their investigation into the state’s retail natural gas market. Among the numerous issues to be addressed includes expanding consumer education. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Contact: Denise McCraken HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today directed its Office of Competitive Market Oversight (OCMO) to move…
View this News Release (external link)In New York, plan approved to expedite transmission line projects
The New York Public Service Commission approves plan to expedite development of electric transmission projects. New York Public Service Commission Contact: James Denn Albany, NY—08/14/14—The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today established a policy that would allow for a 10-month expedited review process for future electric transmission projects that can be built within existing…
View this News Release (external link)Pennsylvania PUC Cautions Consumers of Phone Scam Involving Energy Bills; Reminds Consumers of Shut-off Procedures
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission informed consumers to be aware of utility shut-off procedures as well of inappropriate telemarketing practices, as they signaled the importance of consumer education. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Contact: Denise McCraken HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today cautioned consumers of a phone scam involving their energy bills and…
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