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Pennsylvania consumers have enjoyed choosing their electric service provider for the last 25 years. But for all it has accomplished over the years, electric choice isn’t keeping up with technology, market trends, or consumer demands and expectations. Consider that in roughly the same amount of time, states like Pennsylvania restructured their electric markets — cell...

Since 2005, people worldwide have celebrated Global Energy Independence Day each year on July 10. Coincidentally, this is the same day as the U.S. Energy Independence Day. Fun fact: when Michael D. Antonovich proclaimed National Energy Independence Day, he specifically chose July 10 in honor of Nikola Tesla, who made significant breakthroughs in electric power....

In typical New York fashion, the Empire State is spearheading the trend toward combating climate change by setting a lofty goal to transition away from fossil fuels. The energy fueling the industrious lifestyle and bustling nightlife of New York may soon be powered by “green gas.” In 2020, New York revised its Clean Energy Standard...

With electricity rates climbing to record-setting rates, it’s now more important than ever to shop and choose the energy plan that best fits your lifestyle. On June 21, RESA, the nation’s leading trade association representing retail energy suppliers, is hosting its third annual National Energy Shopping Day (NESD) to help raise awareness for consumers to...

Choice is about more than just saving money Clean energy continues to headline many news forums, political campaigns and even conversations amongst friends. Everyone is talking about clean energy, but what is clean energy, and how do we obtain it?  Energy is a vital aspect of everyday life, from personal to business use. Clean energy...

Earth Day 2022 The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) is celebrating Earth Day this year by sharing helpful tips to reduce your energy footprint and lower your monthly bills. Here are some easy ways to celebrate earth day from home: Switch to energy-efficient LED light bulbs, which use at least 75% less energy than an incandescent bulb. It’s...

The best consumer protection of all is real competition Over the years, many lawmakers and state regulators have imposed a myriad of policies, rules and regulations designed to protect electricity customers. While they created these with the best of intentions, they often miss the mark. Buying electricity, like subscribing to a mobile phone service or...

A big job requires the right tools and for the very big job of protecting the U.S. from relying on foreign oil while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the most important tools are clean energy technologies. Non-polluting, renewable energy sources, such as sun, wind and water, not only help reduce carbon dioxide emissions, but they...

It’s National Consumer Protection Week – A time to celebrate the importance of competition and the right to choose March 6 officially marks the start of the Federal Trade Commission’s National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). Promoted by other federal, state, and local agencies, consumer and national advocacy organizations, the FTC will spend March 6-12 sharing...

In February 2021, a large portion of the central United States was impacted by Winter Storm Uri, which triggered lengthy power outages in Texas and led to record electricity and natural gas prices. The public narrative concerning the energy industry in the aftermath of this storm has generally been: That the outages were caused and/or at...