Relates to price comparisons of prices charged by energy services companies

S 8794 requires energy services companies (ESCOs) to include clear, side-by-side price comparisons on customer bills, showing both the ESCO's charges and the price a customer would pay for the same service from their local utility or municipality. It mandates annual statements comparing 12-month costs to highlight whether customers save money or pay more with the ESCO. The bill directly affects residential and small non-residential customers receiving energy services from ESCOs, ensuring transparency about price differences. ESCOs must cover all costs incurred by utilities to comply, and cannot pass these costs to customers. The policy change aims to improve consumer decision-making through standardized billing disclosures.