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Energy

Electricity

Investor-owned electric utility monopolies need to be adequately regulated to ensure that consumers receive reliable service at affordable prices. Consumer cooperatives and public power systems make every effort to provide both because they are controlled by their customers.

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Subject Matter Experts

  • Mel Hall-Crawford

    Director of Energy Programs & Special Projects

    melhc@consumerfed.org805-245-0523 (Pacific Time)

Most Recent Press Releases

  • GM’s “Aspiration” to Sell Only Electric Vehicles By 2035 is a Big Change, but Firm Commitments are Needed
  • Trump Administration Levels Another Assault on Consumers’ Energy Bills
  • Groups Sue Energy Dept. For Failure to Update 25 Overdue Efficiency Standards

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  • CFA Urges Biden Transition Team and Congress to Support Urgent Consumer Protection Policies
  • CFA and Other Groups Object to DOE's Loophole for Replacement Pool Pump Motors
  • Groups Urge DOE to Withdraw Anti-Consumer Furnace and Water Heater Rule

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