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NCLC provided written testimony in support of Massachusetts legislation to end the sales of competitive retail electric supply to individual households. Due to a long history of deceptive sales practices and overpriced utility services, NCLC support this and similar measures.
Currently, Massachusetts consumers and consumers across the country struggle with energy affordability. Nationally, over one-third of households report experiencing energy insecurity. In 1 Massachusetts, over 200,000 low-income customers have utility bills in arrears as of December 2021. Low-income customers with utility bills that are more than 90 days past due owe an average of $1,555…
Testimony of the National Consumer Law Center, on Behalf of Its Low-Income Clients Before the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies re: FY 2023 Appropriations for the HHS Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
NCLC supports HB 260, which would help policymakers and regulators to better protect Maryland consumers
NCLC has been actively involved in advocacy for consumers who have been financially harmed by alternative (or competitive) energy supply companies.
We respectfully request that the subcommittee fund LIHEAP at the full authorizedamount of $5.1 billion and note the need is likely to be greater.