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Pennsylvania utility regulators are expected to decide soon on a proposal that has sparked a dispute over consumer protections, competition in the state’s retail electricity market, and the potential impact on electricity prices.

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October 22, 2026

New rule would switch customers back to default utility supplier

By LAUREN JESSOP The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania utility regulators are expected to decide soon on a proposal th...

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