Energy News

From Earth’s Core to Your Front Door: 65 Years of The GeysersOctober 17, 2025

In northwestern California, miles below the crust of the Earth, there is a natural and clean energy source that can be converted into enough electricity to power 725,000 homes. That energy source is steam. About a quarter million years ago steam began erupting from a hot water geothermal reservoir deep within the Mayacamas Mountain Range. […]

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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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