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By Rich Spilky Ivan Penn, a reporter at The New York Times, wrote an article entitled, “Why Are Energy Prices So High? Some Experts Blame Deregulation.” [1] In this article, the author is critical of what he refers to as ‘deregulated’ power markets. He states that “Average retail electricity costs in the 35 states that...

March 21st marks National Renewable Energy Day. This day highlights the dangers of over-exploiting fossil fuels and creating awareness about the benefits of using renewable energy sources. In addition, it is essential to recognize and reflect on how everyone’s individual use of energy impacts the world. Promoting national energy resources is important because the Earth’s...

March 5-11 marks the Federal Trade Commission’s National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). NCPW aims to share information with Americans on avoiding scams, identity theft and other consumer protection issues. The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) also recognizes the importance of consumer protection, especially for energy shoppers in competitive markets. RESA strives to help educate shoppers...

Consumers who were hoping the new year might bring some relief from skyrocketing energy prices are in for a shock. Experts expect electric bills to keep climbing this year, even as overall inflation eases. Consumers paid 14.3% more on average for electricity in 2022 than they did in 2021 — that’s more than double the...

January 10th marks National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, encouraging consumers to reassess their energy provider and reminding them to keep up with scheduled maintenance. During the winter months, electricity bills can get pricey, so it’s essential to be mindful of the energy you are using. Eliminating what is unnecessary and making small changes in...

by guest contributor Craig Hardy, Intelometry Inc. U.S. retail electric markets encompass an ever-changing landscape that continually challenges energy suppliers to provide value propositions to customers while navigating through fluctuating wholesale markets and a never-ending sea of unpredictable regulatory rule changes. While most retail electric suppliers are adept at dealing with wholesale market variabilities and...

by Guest Contributor Frank Lacey, Electric Advisors Consulting Consumer advocates, Attorneys General and State Utility Regulators have worked diligently over the past several years to enact extremely onerous rules governing the services and pricing of competitive energy suppliers. On paper, the regulations might appear to protect consumers. But now, as we witness energy prices rise...

Energy is a vital resource that plays an important role in every aspect of our daily lives. We depend on energy to power our homes, stay connected with our friends and family, keep our food cold, and much more. October 5th is Energy Efficiency Day which was created to remind people to conserve this valuable...

Each year, the U.S. Department of Energy designates October as National Energy Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder to be conscious about our energy use during this month and every month. Energy is a vital source to every aspect of our lives and is what keeps our country going. We depend on energy to...

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...