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Useful addresses, phone numbers, and websites
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Utilities - General Tips

In many states, consumers can choose their telephone and energy services provider. Contact your state utility commission and ask:

• Do you have consumer information to help me decide which firm(s) to do business with?

• Do you license all utility companies?

• Do you have a list of companies that can do business in our state?

• Where do I complain about unfair marketing, sales, and service practices?

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This service is provided by the Federal Citizen Information Center of the U.S. General Services Administration. If you have a comment or question, e-mail