Ct Electric Suppliers Demand That Competition Remain For State Electricity Users

March 16th, 2010 admin

Legislation to roll back competition for electricity suppliers was opposed by several spokespersons for companies who provide electric alternatives to Connecticut residents. The following testimony was provided to members of the General Assembly’s Energy and Technology Committee by Jay Kooper, president of the Retail Energy Supply Association: “The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) submits this testimony to


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