Bill > SB00306

This bill proposes to modify section 16-245o of the general statutes to allow electric distribution customers who are classified as "hardship customers" to contract with electric suppliers more easily. A hardship customer likely refers to individuals or households experiencing economic difficulties or facing challenges in paying their electricity bills. Under the proposed change, such customers would be permitted to switch their electricity provider by simply notifying their current electric distribution company, which appears to streamline the process of changing energy suppliers. This modification aims to provide more flexibility and potentially more affordable energy options for customers experiencing financial hardship, potentially helping them find more cost-effective electricity plans that better suit their economic circumstances.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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