Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 54.9 - Complaint handling processEDCs and EGSs shall disclose to consumers the following with respect to the rights of consumers in the handling and resolution of complaints:
(1) Residential and small business customers shall directly contact the party responsible for the service in question as an initial step for complaint and problem resolution. If the customer mistakenly contacts the wrong entity, the customer shall be promptly referred to the appropriate contact. In the event of a power outage, the customer shall be directed to the EDC.(2) Complaints that pertain to Chapter 56 (relating to standards and billing practices for residential utility service) matters shall be handled and resolved in accordance with the applicable standards in Chapter 56.(3) EDCs and EGSs shall give the Commission access to disclosure statements, billing and other customer information resources for compliance reviews as deemed necessary by the Commission. When complaints arise and are brought before the Commission for resolution, the obligation of the EGS shall be extended to the provision of pricing information. This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 54.1 (relating to purpose); and 52 Pa. Code § 111.13 (relating to customer complaints).