In the era of electric restructuring customers are being given the right to choose which company supplies them with their electricity. In order for consumers to make sound, smart choices about a power supplier they need to know how each electric provider's power is generated and what impacts that power production has on the environment.

Many states that have deregulated their electric power sector have mandated that power providers provide detailed information on the specifics of how their power is generated and transmitted. This is known as "electricity disclosure" or "environmental disclosure". Of the states that have enacted disclosure requirements, Illinois' disclosure law is one of the best.

FEATURED RULE:

• Environmental Disclosure - Illinois
  As part of Illinois' electricity deregulation process that began implementation in 1998, all electricity suppliers in Illinois must provide environmental information in utility bills four times per year. These include charts and graphs that will help consumers learn more about where their electricity comes from, and how much pollution it causes. More...

OTHER STATE RULES:

• Environmental Disclosure - California
• Environmental Disclosure - Massachusetts
• Environmental Disclosure - New Jersey