Energy Retailer Fined for “Slamming” Coop Members
The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) fined Starion Energy (Starion), a Connecticut energy retailer, based on a number of state law violations. The $350,000 fine was based on, among other violations, the PSC’s finding that Starion had committed 122 “slamming” violations, which is the practice of enrolling or re-enrolling a customer without his permission, against Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s members. See SoMDNews for full coverage of this story.