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Utility Service Providers

Companies that provide natural gas, electric, water or telephone services to business and residential customers. Also included are companies that provide propane/home heating oil or other similar energy alternatives. In areas where power deregulation has occurred and unbundled service is available, customers can choose to purchase electricity and/or natural gas from a variety of competing sources while maintaining their current delivery arrangements. Choices are also available in local and long distance telephone service.

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Public Utility Regulation/Deregulation

Programs that establish and enforce regulations that govern the rates and services of utility companies and/or provide information about utility deregulation.

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