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Protecting Gas Consumers: Faster Refunds for Overcharges and Clear Rules

This act aims to protect natural gas consumers from overcharges. It establishes clear rules for the effective date of refunds and speeds up the complaint resolution process. This means citizens can expect quicker recovery of funds in cases of unjustified charges.
Key points
Setting a specific date from which natural gas overcharge refunds can be calculated, increasing predictability for consumers.
Introducing a time limit (5 months) for establishing the refund effective date after a complaint is filed or a proceeding is initiated by the Commission.
Obligating the Commission to act quickly and state reasons for delays in decision-making, thus accelerating processes.
Possibility of receiving refunds with interest if the natural gas company intentionally delayed the proceeding.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3979
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Process start date: 2021-06-17