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, […]
BOSTON (July 1, 2026) — The Retail Energy Advancement League (REAL) issued the following statement after the Massachusetts Senate voted to advance legislation allowing municipalities to eliminate residents’ ability to shop for their own electricity (Senate Bill 3143, Section 35). This statement can be attributed to Chris Ercoli, president and CEO of the Retail Energy […]