New York State Public Service Commission investigates, New Yorkers' Claim U.S. Energy Savings a Rip-Off.

This is why I have said that it is imperative before signing up with an ESCO (especially an out-of-town ESCO) to ask a few questions. One of those questions would be about any early termination fees or switching (back) fees. Besides the question of if they have "consolidated billing" so I can still read the price per therm and therms used on the same bill I have always received from my local utility.