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Electricity used to be boring.  Public utilities that provided power to homes and businesses were regulated monopolies and, by law, guaranteed a fixed rate-of-return on their generation, transmission, and distribution assets. Prices per kilowatt-hour were set by utility commissions after lengthy testimony from power companies, wanting higher rates, and consumer groups, wanting lower rates. About...

Energy is a critical part of our everyday lives, and it’s important to learn how to use it sparingly. According to Energy Sage, energy conservation is defined as using less energy to lower costs and reduce environmental impact. The benefits of conserving energy not only will lower your utility bills, but also help protect the environment....

The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) today said that updated 2020 data shows continued increases in costs to states with monopoly electricity suppliers, and the savings available under restructuring. RESA’s latest update on the findings include the latest figures collected by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). RESA said that, “Since 2008, the EIA data...

Join the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) and more than 600 energy industry representatives  in New York on October 7, 2021, for the Energy Marketing Conference (EMC) 16 – the largest retail energy conference in North America! RESA member Richard Spilky will be the event’s featured keynote speaker, and will discuss the myths versus facts...

Recently, RESA had the privilege of congratulating our Executive Director, Tracy McCormick, for 20 years of service and leadership. Tracy has helped RESA grow into a nationally recognized organization, and has led RESA’s efforts in championing energy choice across the country.  We sat down with Tracy to discuss her career milestones and what she looks...

Kristina MontgomeryDirector, Retail PolicyVistra Corp. An important part of American life is our right to make choices, especially with what we purchase. Most consumers can choose from a variety of Internet, telephone or cable service providers, for example, but when it comes to energy, not everyone enjoys the same freedoms. Only 28% of Americans have...

As we approach National Energy Shopping Day on June 21, 2021, the first day of summer, the importance of retail choice in gas and electricity has become a more important conversation than ever. The world is changing rapidly and several trends in particular mean that preserving and expanding the right for consumers and businesses to...

Retail Energy Supply Association Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its Executive Director RESA Reflects on Milestones and Achievements Over the Past Two Decades (Harrisburg, PA) May 17, 2021 – The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, honors 20 years of service from its executive director, Tracy...

The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) advocates for consumers to have the power of choice when it comes to selecting their energy provider. Consumer education is important, as customers need to understand their available options so they can pick a plan that works best for their budget and energy usage.  Fixed-Rate Products Description: A  retail electric...