Bill > H2818

This bill proposes several changes to consumer choice in the electric utility market in Massachusetts. It establishes a load aggregation program for low-income electricity consumers, allowing the Department of Housing and Community Development to group these consumers and negotiate energy contracts on their behalf. The bill also requires distribution companies to enable non-utility suppliers to offer single-bill options for customers, and it mandates that residential or small commercial customers initiating new service or reinstating service be automatically enrolled with a competitive supplier based on certain criteria, rather than defaulting to basic service. Additionally, the bill allows residential customers to change suppliers by providing valid identification, even if the change is requested at a location other than their service address.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2818