CT HB06473

Removes the "within available appropriations" limitation on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's ability to employ personnel to perform management audits of public service companies.

Extends the timeline for preliminary findings in whistleblower retaliation cases from 30 to 90 business days and authorizes the authority to order back pay and award attorneys' fees in addition to civil penalties and reinstatement.

Changes the frequency of public hearings on purchased gas adjustment clauses from at least once every six months to annually, and allows the Office of Consumer Counsel to request hearings.

Transfers regulatory authority over electric supplier disclosure requirements, billing formats, customer information, and marketing practices from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

Adds new electric supplier disclosure requirements including notification of price changes 30-60 days before expiration of fixed-price terms, conspicuous disclosure of price expiration dates in advertisements (effective January 1, 2014), and detailed disclosure of renewable energy content in marketing materials.