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Energy services companies agree on new standards.


ConEdison Solutions, a leading provider of cost-effective cost-effective,
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 energy solutions for commercial, industrial and government customers, announced that it has assisted in creating, and adopted, a statement of principles for marketing retail energy to residential and small business customers in New York New York, state, United States
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 State.

By complying with these guidelines guidelines,
n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks.
, developed together with a coalition of energy services companies (ESCO's), ConEdison Solutions reiterates its commitment to provide fair disclosure in marketing energy to customers.

While it is mandatory for ESCO's to comply with the New York Uniform Business Practices, this statement of principles is voluntary and is specifically targeted at preempting many potential concerns customers participating in the deregulated energy market might have. The principles facilitate ongoing cooperation between the retail energy industry, regulators and customers.

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 important for ConEdison Solutions to distinguish our company. One of the ways we can do that is by publicly affirming our continuing commitment to honesty Honesty
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 and accuracy in every aspect of our business," said Jorge J. Lopez, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of ConEdison Solutions.

"Our embracing of these voluntary standards is particularly timely as the growth of utility referral programs, such as Con Edison's Power Your Way and National Grid's New Choices, expands the opportunity for residential consumers across New York State to participate in retail energy choice."

The statement of principles details model conduct for ESCO's to follow, most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent"
above all, most especially
 that the companies will "protect Customers participating in the deregulated energy market."

Complying ESCO's must ensure that information about their offerings is "designed to be understood by the customer" and use "reasonable efforts to provide accurate and timely information about services and products."

In addition, the principles outline guidelines for the training of marketing representatives, personal contact with customers and dispute resolution.
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Title Annotation:PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Publication:Real Estate Weekly
Date:Sep 27, 2006
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