REAL Choice

Q&A With McDowell Hetherington: An Experienced Retail Energy Law Firm

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.

Q&A With McDowell Hetherington: An Experienced Retail Energy Law FirmSeptember 9, 2025

Retail energy suppliers know that navigating today’s legal and regulatory environment can be complex, and having the right legal partner makes all the difference. McDowell Hetherington (MH), a REAL business partner, has built a reputation as a go-to litigation firm for the energy sector, representing clients in high-stakes cases nationwide.  REAL spent time with Matt […]

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After August 1 Massachusetts Utility Rate Increases, Retail Supply Rates Could Save Consumers Up to 23% on Electric BillsAugust 25, 2025

BOSTON –– Most residential electric customers in Massachusetts saw their utility supply rates increase on August 1, as Eversource and National Grid’s basic service rates increased. But residents can save significant money by shopping with a competitive electric supplier. According to a new August rate summary analysis by My Energy Choice, retail electric suppliers have […]

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How Did Your State Score On Electricity Competition — And How Can They Improve?June 19, 2025

Fourteen states currently have a fully restructured competitive electricity market. Nine states are partially restructured. In total, more than 20 states have some form of a competitive electric market. But how great is access to competition in those states? To take a closer look at how state governments and regulators are supporting their residents –– […]

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