On July 1st, Governor Youngkin of Virginia signed the Virginia Electric Utility Regulation Act, HB1770/SB1265. In its initial proposal, HB1770 and SB1265 contained language that would have essentially eliminated retail competition and customer energy choice. If enacted, such an action would have raised electricity costs for Virginians, stifled innovation in the state’s electricity markets, handed […]
Link to full article: Commentary: Competition in SC’s electricity market would benefit customers | Commentary | postandcourier.com South Carolina is in the spotlight following a recent report from Brattle Group on possible changes in the structure of the state’s electricity market. The report outlines estimates that “South Carolina’s electric customers could save anywhere from a […]
Boston, MA (June 7, 2023) – At a Senate Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy Committee hearing on Monday, stakeholders and customers spoke out against two proposed bills, House Bill 3196, sponsored by Rep. Frank Moran (D-17th Essex) and Senate Bill 2106, sponsored by Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Third Essex), that would close the residential competitive retail energy market in Massachusetts. […]