The NEC-PUC staff, composed of staff members from each of the six states, prepared the final Model Rule. A conclusion agreed upon by all stakeholders was that no matter what disclosure requirements emerged, all parties would be better off if the requirements were uniform. An early product of the initial discussions of possible disclosure goals was a long and varied list, representing the many different objectives of the stakeholders. A condensed set of three information disclosure goals enjoyed wide support among the stakeholders. Allows customers to make the choices they wish to make and thereby achieves customer-driven outcomes .
Customers can find the product and services they want and the prices they are willing to pay.
Enhances customer protection . Presenting basic information in a uniform format allows customers to compare directly terms and products among competing suppliers with a minimum of confusion. Makes the electricity market more efficient . Disclosure drives prices down and forces competitors to supply the types of products and services consumers want. Suppliers who offer what customers want at the lowest prices will be more easily identified and rewarded.