The Energy Regulatory Authority has given suppliers until next Monday. electric agencies that have not yet adjusted their ad listings to stop identified misrepresentations or will continue to advertise their brands.

The RAE announced today that it has completed an audit of advertising listings for apparent abuse by electricity providers that could mislead consumers about government subsidies through the Energy Transition Fund.

The audit showed that Providers have taken steps to ensure that their advertising strategy meets the requirements for transparency, clarity and avoidance of misleading impressions. “However, the Authority emphasizes that in at least three cases with suppliers, the commercial communication of their products is subject to further scrutiny in terms of consumer misleading and unfair competition in violation of the framework text. To the said Suppliers, Management sent a letter today in which they pointed out specific problematic cases of advertising and set a strict deadline for submitting duly amended applications by Monday, August 8, 2022 at 11:00. on the basis of instructions to be sent during the day to all suppliers.

Finally, he emphasizes that he will post on his website data about Suppliers who did not refuse to review their commercial policies on Tuesday at 11:00, as well as those who did not notify in time how they fulfilled their obligations.

Source: RES-IPE