REAL Choice

Massachusetts Residents Missed Out on Potential $1.14 Billion in Electric Bill Savings in 2023

The Retail Energy Advancement League (REAL) is a national advocacy organization dedicated to the expansion and modernization of American retail energy markets. In many states, utility monopolies still control the electric market and customers can’t choose where they buy their electricity and gas.

Massachusetts Residents Missed Out on Potential $1.14 Billion in Electric Bill Savings in 2023January 19, 2024

Analysis Reveals the Financial Benefits of Retail Energy Choice, but Proposed Legislation Threatens Consumer Freedom BOSTON – In 2023, nearly half a million Massachusetts customers chose a competitive electric supplier rather than their default utility provider. Customers choose competitive electric suppliers for a multitude of reasons, including lower rates, predictable bills, 100% renewable energy products, […]

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At MA State House ‘Energy Market Breakfast,’ REAL & Two Former State Utility Commissioners Present Overview of Energy Market, Share How Consumers Can Shop & SaveNovember 15, 2023

Amid rising winter electric rates, REAL and two former state utility commissioners provided a briefing to legislators and staff on the state of the Massachusetts energy market, options for customers seeking cost-savings and resources for their constituents.  Presentation summary:  Paul Hibbard – Former Chairman of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities “States, utilities, and retail […]

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Winter in New England: Q&A with Dan Dolan of NEPGAOctober 26, 2023

Dan Dolan is the President of the New England Power Generators Association, a trade organization representing competitive electric generating companies in New England.  REAL sat down with Dan to discuss its most recent blog post, Winter in New England – How this year is different from last. Q: Thanks for being here, Dan. Your recent […]

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