REAL Choice

Lawsuit Against State of Maryland Seeks to Protect Access to Clean Energy Options for Consumers

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.

Lawsuit Against State of Maryland Seeks to Protect Access to Clean Energy Options for ConsumersOctober 1, 2024

Recent legislation forces customers enrolled in clean energy plans to return to fossil-fuel utility service Baltimore, Maryland (October 1, 2024) — Today, the Retail Energy Advancement League (REAL) filed a lawsuit challenging the recently enacted Senate Bill 1 (SB1), which restrains retail energy companies from truthfully marketing their clean energy products to residential customers in Maryland, […]

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Empowering Electricity Shoppers: Navigating Rates, Resources, and Consumer ProtectionJuly 25, 2024

Shopping for electricity for the first time can feel like navigating new terrain, but it’s a process akin to shopping for any other product. Having the right information is essential for making informed decisions. Customers need to understand a few factors like: With access to this information, the process becomes much more straightforward and manageable. […]

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Virginia Energy Summit Takeaway: Let Customers ShopJuly 24, 2024

In Virginia, where 35% of the world’s hyperscale data centers are located, demand is outpacing energy supply. Increases can also be attributed to the electrification of vehicles, heat pumps, and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.  Last week, Virginia leaders and policymakers met to discuss the challenges facing the state in meeting energy demand in […]

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