N.J. Admin. Code § 14:4-6.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 14:4-6.11 - Notice requirements for changes to active government-private energy aggregation programs

(a) If there is a change in TPS or pricing structure during the operation of a government-private energy aggregation program, all participating residential customers shall be promptly notified in writing of their right to decline continued participation, as follows:

1. Under an Option 1 program, the government aggregator shall notify the LDC(s) that provided the 30-day notice to residential customers required under 14:4-6.5(c), of the change in TPS or pricing structure, and provide the LDC(s) with a copy of the program change notice. The LDC(s) shall mail the program change notice to the residential customers participating in the program; and

2. Under an Option 2 program, the program change notice shall be provided to the residential customers participating in the program by the lead agency or each participating municipality, whichever provided the 30-day notice to residential customers required under 14:4-6.6(q).

(b) The program change notice required under (a) above shall be prepared by the government aggregator. The entity responsible for providing the notice to customers shall promptly provide a written certification to the Board that the notice was provided to customers along with a copy of the program change notice. The program change notice shall include the following:

1. A description of the change in the TPS and/or pricing structure and an explanation of why this change is occurring;

2. A statement that the residential customer has a right to opt-out of the program; but that if no opt-out is submitted the customer will continue to be included in the program;

3. If there is a change in the pricing structure, a description of the change in pricing structure, an estimate of the impact on the bill of a typical residential customer, and any other information necessary to enable the customer to compare the program to other alternatives;

4. A requirement that any opt-out response be submitted to the option administrator within 30 calendar days after the postmark on the notice;

5. The date for the change in the TPS and/or pricing structure;

6. Directions on how to submit an opt-out response; and

7. A contact name, phone number, and e-mail address for customer inquiries.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:4-6.11

New Rule, R.2013 d.067, effective 4/15/2013.
See: 44 N.J.R. 1589(a), 45 N.J.R. 934(b).