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Can consumers avoid the bailout by switching to an alternative electricity provider?

April 26, 2017alternative avoid bailout Consumers electricity Provider switching

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Can consumers avoid the bailout by switching to an alternative electricity provider?

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A. No. The “Competition Transition Charge” or “CTC” is a “non-bypassable” charge on every small business and residential ratepayer bill, no matter who supplies the electricity. This means that it will increase everyone’s rates no matter which utility they buy power from.