On January 25th, the Retail Energy Advancement League (REAL) presented concerns about Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) before the Maryland Senate’s Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee. SB 1 has sparked intense debate over its potential impact on the state’s energy landscape. The competitive energy market has historically flourished, offering substantial benefits to consumers: Supporters […]
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, […]
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 […]