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Lawmakers Working to Address Rising Electric Rates Re-Introduce Bills to Break up the Utility MonopolyJanuary 20, 2026

Customers held captive by utility companies are demanding alternative solutions as electric rates increase JEFFERSON CITY (Jan. 20, 2026) –– Sen. Nick Schroer (St. Charles County), Rep. Tricia Byrnes (St. Charles County) and Rep. Don Mayhew (Miller and Pulaski Counties) re-introduced legislation aimed at ending Missouri’s monopoly utility model. The bills create electricity options for […]

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Q&A With McDowell Hetherington: An Experienced Retail Energy Law FirmSeptember 9, 2025

Retail energy suppliers know that navigating today’s legal and regulatory environment can be complex, and having the right legal partner makes all the difference. McDowell Hetherington (MH), a REAL business partner, has built a reputation as a go-to litigation firm for the energy sector, representing clients in high-stakes cases nationwide.  REAL spent time with Matt […]

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After August 1 Massachusetts Utility Rate Increases, Retail Supply Rates Could Save Consumers Up to 23% on Electric BillsAugust 25, 2025

BOSTON –– Most residential electric customers in Massachusetts saw their utility supply rates increase on August 1, as Eversource and National Grid’s basic service rates increased. But residents can save significant money by shopping with a competitive electric supplier. According to a new August rate summary analysis by My Energy Choice, retail electric suppliers have […]

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