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PSC Seeks Comments On Prohibited Language In Residential Retailer’s Marketing Documents And Disclosures
The Maryland Public Service Commission initiated a new docket seeking comments on prohibited use of specific language in a residential energy retailer’s marketing materials, disclaimers, disclosures, and legal documents
From Maryland Public Service Commission’s Request for Comments:
{***} “Pursuant to Public Utilities Article (“PUA”) §§ 7-315, the Maryland General Assembly enacted during the 2024 Session of the General Assembly and effective July 1, 2024, that the Commission require or prohibit the use of specific language in a residential energy retailer’s marketing materials, disclaimers, disclosures, and legal documents, including requiring or prohibiting the use of specific language based on service or product type. Specifically, the Commission is mandated to require a residential energy retailer to post on the retailer’s website, in clear and unambiguous language:
(1) the terms and conditions of the residential services and products sold by the retailer; and
(2) an environmental disclosure, in a format required by the Commission, for the residential services and products sold by the retailer.
Accordingly, the Commission hereby initiates Public Conference 68 (“PC 68”) and invites stakeholders and interested persons to file comments, or any other information relevant to this matter, by February 14, 2025. Comments must be electronically filed on the Commission’s website and addressed to Andrew S. Johnston, Executive Secretary, Maryland Public Service Commission, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, and reference “PC 68” in the subject line of the cover letter.” {***}
Notice Initiating a New Docket and Request for Comments (02/03/2025)
PC68 (02/03/2025)
(Language for Residential Retailer’s Notices and Disclosures)
