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EIA data shows competitive energy markets continue to offer consumers more choice and significant potential savings HARRISBURG, Pa. (Oct. 26, 2026) — Electricity prices in monopoly states have risen at more than twice the rate of those in competitive energy markets since 2008, according to the Retail Energy Supply Association’s (RESA) newly released 2025 energy...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (September 29, 2026) – The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, announced today that Kristina Montgomery of Vistra Corp. was elected to serve as president of the association. In this role, Montgomery will work with RESA’s executive committee, member companies, and state chairs to guide...

Majority Oppose Legislation That Would Allow Municipalities to Eliminate Retail Energy Choice HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 30,2026) – A new independent statewide poll commissioned by the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) found overwhelming support among Massachusetts electricity ratepayers for preserving the right to choose their electricity supplier, even as lawmakers consider legislation that would allow municipalities...

Annual observance highlights the value of consumer choice in energy markets HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 22, 2026) – The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the national trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, is marking National Energy Shopping Day by encouraging consumers to explore their energy options and learn more about the benefits of competitive energy...

RESA and Rhythm Energy aim to promote market structures that benefit consumers through increased choice, innovation and competitive pricing. HARRISBURG, Pa. and HOUSTON, Texas (May 28, 2026) – The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, today announced that Rhythm Energy has joined its membership to drive...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 21, 2026) — The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) strongly supports Gov. Josh Shapiro’s determination to address excessive energy costs for Pennsylvania’s consumers and businesses, and to champion competition in the utility sector. In a letter to utility leaders, Gov. Shapiro addresses how utilities make money and questions the excessive number of...

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Retail Energy Supply Association would like to comment on the House Democratic Leadership’s press conference on energy affordability for Pennsylvania consumers. As policymakers consider House Bill 2131, it is critical to ensure that well-intended solutions do not produce unintended consequences. While the goal of lowering energy costs is shared, this legislation...

HARRISBURG, Pa. – House Bill 2131, as written, will fundamentally alter Pennsylvania’s competitive retail energy market and will harm consumers. Retail energy suppliers’ product pricing reflects the realities of a diverse and competitive marketplace, which the monopoly default service cannot support. Competitive offerings, including renewable/green energy, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) and other value-added products, are...

(HARRISBURG, Pa.) February 4, 2026 – The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) appreciates Governor Shapiro’s focus on affordability and energy costs in today’s budget address. We share the goal of helping Pennsylvania consumers manage their bills, which is best achieved by ensuring that Pennsylvanians can choose the energy options that best meet their needs and by increasing...

(Harrisburg, Pa.) January 20, 2026 – The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) today released new findings from a Maryland statewide poll conducted by Gonzales Research & Media Services that show voters are increasingly focused on rising energy costs and strongly support policies that preserve retail energy competition and consumer choice in the market. The poll, conducted among 808...