INSIGHTSSERIES Power & Utilities | Retail Power
July 29, 2024
States Enhance Regulatory Oversight and Consumer Protections in Retail Energy Markets
Recent policy and regulatory measures aim to improve competitive electricity markets by addressing concerns over pricing and marketing practices.

Recent policy and regulatory measures concerning competitive retail electricity markets are increasingly focused on enhancing oversight and transparency. New state actions strive toRead the full report

Key Takeaways
- Maryland regulators have begun implementing the requirements of recently enacted legislation to reform the consumer impacts of the state’s retail choice supply activity.
- The Massachusetts House has passed an amended version of a Senate-passed bill with the new version removing a ban on residential electric choice, and instead adding retail energy market enhancements.
- Connecticut regulators have filed an updated proposal with the Legislative Regulation Review Committee revising rules concerning the licensing of electric suppliers, and post-licensing and security requirements.