SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce announced that the Utah Division of Public Utilities and Office of Consumer Services have created a new state website for electricity customers using or considering solar resources. The online site rooftopsolar.utah.gov provides background information for customers considering solar energy to ensure they are aware …
Utah Division of Consumer Protection and Utah Department of Veteran and Military Affairs join Federal Trade Commission and 50 States to Combat Charity Fraud targeting U.S. Veterans and Service Members
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce and Gary R. Harter, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs announced today that the State of Utah, through a joint campaign with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) titled “Operation Donate with Honor”, is reminding Utah consumers who wish to …
Department of Commerce announces new Director of the Division of Corporations and extends gratitude to retiring Director for 28 years of esteemed service with the State
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today that effective July 30, 2018 Jason Sterzer has been appointed as the new Director of the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. Sterzer was selected to succeed outgoing Director Kathy Berg who is retiring after 28 years of prominent public service with …
Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing completes national construction fraud sting, nabs unlicensed contractors statewide with 2 Criminal Cases and 94 Administrative Citations
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce announced today that the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing completed a two week statewide sting investigation to target fraudulent construction activity. Utah’s undercover investigation was part of a national effort by members of the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA). NASCLA members who participated from June …
Division of Public Utilities announces Rocky Mountain Power customers will see 3.45% rate decrease in power bills beginning this month due to federal tax credits
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Chris Parker, Director of the Utah Division of Public Utilities, announced today that federal tax savings filed by Rocky Mountain Power with the Public Service Commission were approved and will now provide an ongoing annual $61 million credit to Utah ratepayers. The rate change reflects a decrease in Rocky Mountain Power’s federal tax liability as …
Utah Consumer Alert: Dominion Energy customers receiving misleading mailers offering insurance services on gas company letterhead
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Chris Parker, Director of the Utah Division of Public Utilities, announced today that the Division has received complaints about a mailer being sent to Utah gas consumers pitching insurance services on Dominion Energy letterhead. Consumers have contacted investigators to say the envelopes printed with Dominion Energy logos are confusing and look like gas bills or …
Utah Consumer Alert: federal tax cuts to pass on at least $17M to Dominion Energy customers
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Chris Parker, Director of the Utah Division of Public Utilities, announced today that federal tax savings filed by Dominion Energy will pass on significant energy savings to Utah consumers. Dominion Energy filed January 31, 2018 for $17 million in adjustments as the result of federal tax cuts nationwide. According to the Division of Public Utilities, …
Utah Division of Securities Alert: Bitcoin and Other Crypto-Currencies top Investor Threat in 2018
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today that the Division of Securities is warning Utah investors that popular crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin are risky investments and common vehicles for fraud. The Division is releasing information and investor tips to alert consumers that crypto-currency schemes may target their retirement savings …
Over 3,790 Utah consumers who lost money to Western Union scams have until February 12, 2018 to file refund claim with Federal Trade Commission
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today that the Division of Consumer Protection is reminding Utah consumers who may have lost money in scams using Western Union money transfer services that time is running out to be eligible for a refund from the federal government settlement. Consumers who used …
Grinch proof Holiday Shopping by adding Consumer Protection to your list
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Department of Commerce, announced today that the Utah Division of Consumer Protection is releasing its annual list of shopping tips ahead of Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday retail events to keep consumers safe and informed when making holiday purchases. According to the National …
