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Suppliers Push Reforms, Not a Ban; Proposals Would Increase Licensing, Bonds and DPU Oversight
Summary
Industry groups and large suppliers told the Joint Committee they support targeted consumer protections and DPU oversight but oppose closing residential retail supply. They favored H3459/S2311, bills that propose higher licensing fees, bonding and a retail market oversight office.
BOSTON — Retail energy suppliers and industry trade groups urged the Joint Committee June 4 to pursue market reforms rather than a wholesale ban on residential third‑party electric suppliers.
Representatives of supplier trade groups and large retail companies described proposed reform bills (H3459, S2311) that would raise licensing fees, require substantial bonds, clarify supplier responsibility for contracted marketers, and create a DPU office for retail market oversight. Frank Kaliva of the Retail Energy Supply Association and other supplier witnesses said the measures would weed out…
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