REAL Choice

Customers Unite and Support Legislation Allowing More Competition with Electric Utilities

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.

Customers Unite and Support Legislation Allowing More Competition with Electric UtilitiesFebruary 8, 2024

The proposed bill will expedite a more affordable and reliable transition to a clean energy economy and expand access to the products and services available in the competitive energy market. RICHMOND – Virginia Customers for Energy Choice, a diverse coalition of customers, businesses and environmental groups banded together to support Senate Bill 591 (SB 591) […]

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Preserving Maryland’s Competitive Energy MarketFebruary 6, 2024

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 […]

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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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