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Retail Suppliers Move To Hold Proceeding On PPL Customer Shopping Communications In Abeyance
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The Retail Energy Supply Association ("RESA") filed a motion at the Pennsylvania PUC to hold in abeyance a petition from RESA concerning communications from PPL Electric Utilities (PPL or PPL Electric) to PPL customers concerning EGSs, rates, and shopping
See background on the PPL customer communications here
As previously reported, RESA had alleged that one of the communications from PPL Electric to a shopping customer stated, "We want to make sure that your bills are as low as possible. That’s why we’re reminding you to take a few minutes to compare your current supply rate (noted above) with other options that are available."
RESA had alleged that another PPL communication stated, "When you shop, beware of variable rates, which start small and then increase depending on the price of power. (Visit our Shop Smart site below for more tips.)"
RESA has sought an order from the PUC finding that the PPL communications are unlawful and directing PPL to immediately cease sending such communications
RESA noted that the parties to the proceeding have consulted regarding a revised litigation schedule, "and are aware
that PPL will soon be filing its next Default Service Plan ('DSP') proceeding, as the last one was filed in March 2020 at Docket No. P-2020-3019356, where issues may be addressed that
duplicate those raised here regarding PPL communications with customers of EGSs."
"As a result, RESA has determined that its resources may be better spent by
intervening in PPL’s next DSP proceeding, which must be adjudicated within nine months under
the Public Utility Code. RESA has consulted with the other parties about holding this matter in abeyance.
PPL, OCA and CAUSE-PA concur with this proposal, and no party has expressed an objection," RESA said
RESA expressly reserved the right to request that the declaratory order petition proceeding be
resumed during PPL’s upcoming DSP proceeding and acknowledged the rights of other parties to
object to such a request.
NRG Energy had originally jointly filed for the declaratory order with RESA, but NRG has since withdrawn from the proceeding as a party.
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March 11, 2024
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