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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, […]

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 […]

Dan Dolan is the President of the New England Power Generators Association, a trade organization representing competitive electric generating companies in New England.  REAL sat down with Dan to discuss its most recent blog post, Winter in New England – How this year is different from last. Q: Thanks for being here, Dan. Your recent […]