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Rep. Judy Manning Supports Bill Saving Gas Consumers Money

Legislation to Address Natural Gas Problems
Recent years have been very cold and consumers in Georgia felt it in the wallet when they got their natural gas bills. This lead the legislature to address consumer concerns about rising gas prices and poor service by natural gas marketers.

The General Assembly passed SB 217, which will implement two measures aimed at controlling natural gas prices. First, the bill will allow consumers to change gas marketers at least once per year without service charges. This provision will help consumers leave high-price or low- service marketers. Representative Manning worked hard to support this bill. The bill will also require the PSC to regularly publish the prices being charged by Georgia gas marketers. By widely publishing natural gas rates, the bill aims to help consumers locate the cheapest gas available and change to that marketer with no penalty.

SB 217 passed with overwhelming support from legislators, who hope to avoid energy problems like those encountered in California. Lawmakers indicated the bill would be only the first in a series of steps to address natural gas issues in Georgia.

“ I supported this important bill and urged my fellow house members to do the same. We must keep gas prices in line, especially for elderly and other people on fixed incomes. Customers do have rights and they must be protected from abuse.” Rep. Judy Manning.


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