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Bill tightens consumer protections for competitive suppliers; advocates press further safeguards
Summary
The bill would restrict predatory practices by competitive electricity suppliers, expand DPU enforcement authority and change purchase‑of‑receivables arrangements; advocates urged stronger limits and clearer enforcement mechanisms.
BOSTON — Consumer groups, community organizations and municipal leaders applauded provisions in the Energy Affordability Act to strengthen consumer protections for residential competitive electricity suppliers, but urged the committee to go further.
Section 21 would expand DPU authority over third‑party suppliers, restrict predatory marketing, bar automatic renewals in many…
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