INSIGHTSSERIES
Power & Utilities | Retail Power
July 7, 2025
Retail Electricity Markets Face Tougher Rules and Closer Scrutiny
From streamlining customer refunds to enforcing stricter contract terms, states are stepping up efforts to tighten oversight of competitive electricity markets.
Across the country, new measures are reshaping the retail energy landscape, focusing on stronger consumer protections and stricter market rules. Recent laws and regulations address concerns related to…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- New York has enacted legislation to prevent ESCOs from retaining customer refunds, aligning them with the standards required of utilities.
- Maine regulators have issued final rules codifying legislative provisions that limit automatic contract renewals and termination fees for retail electric suppliers.
- Maryland regulators are considering a process for handling retail energy supplier license renewals and relinquishments, following an increase in supplier exits in response to Senate Bill 1, which enacted major market reforms.
