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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 […]

Amid rising winter electric rates, REAL and two former state utility commissioners provided a briefing to legislators and staff on the state of the Massachusetts energy market, options for customers seeking cost-savings and resources for their constituents.  Presentation summary:  Paul Hibbard – Former Chairman of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities “States, utilities, and retail […]