The ongoing struggle to ensure fair competition between HVACR contractors and public utility companies has continued to grab headlines around the United States.
In New York, contractors are up in arms about the relationship between KeySpan Energy's regulated gas distribution company and its unregulated home services company. In Michigan, contractors are questioning Consumers Energy about its unregulated home appliance repair program, which some allege is supported by the enormous marketing and human resource departments of the utility's regulated business side.