Energy News

MA Customers Could Have Saved Nearly $200 Million on Energy Costs in April by Enrolling with a Competitive Retail Electric SupplierMay 3, 2023

BOSTON, MA (May 2, 2023) – Instead of encouraging electric utility ratepayers to save money by taking advantage of offers from retail energy suppliers that are below the utility’s rate in every territory across the state, today the Attorney General’s Office of Massachusetts recommended that the legislature eliminate the electric supply market for residential consumers. […]

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REAL Comments on FTC’s Green Guides ReviewApril 27, 2023

In late 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it was seeking public comment on potential updates to its ‘Green Guides,’ aiming to recalibrate its guidance following shifts in consumer expectations and stakeholder commitments around environmental commitments. Consumers are increasingly interested in and demanding access to less carbon-intense forms of energy, including renewable energy.  […]

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Stakeholders Speak Out Against Proposed Legislation to Limit Choice in MaineApril 21, 2023

Yesterday, Maine Legislature’s Energy, Utilities, and Technology Committee held a hearing on LD 1431, with proposed amendments that have faced stark criticism from those who argue that they would all but end Maine’s competitive market and remove energy choice for its consumers. While the bill’s overarching aim is to create a more regulated market for […]

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