We need some federal deregulation to set certain standards. In the long run, Cisel expects deregulation will bring better prices and more flexibility to consumers. He also expects President Bush will use his energy background to promote a federal energy policy. Stable prices are one goal Cohen and CUB hope will flow from deregulation. However, a watchdog group becomes even more important in that environment, he said.
Utilities are essential.
It used to be easy to be a utility customer. You just paid the bill. Now it is critical for each consumer to make good choices. Our goal is to help consumers make those good choices. There are opportunities and pitfalls, and it is becoming more difficult to be a utility customer.