News & Events

The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) wishes you a Happy Earth Day. For over half a century, this has been a day to reflect on our stewardship of the world’s resources, including our energy consumption. You may remember our posts from 2023 and 2024, which provided tips for being environmentally friendly with our energy use. Keeping...

The Positive Influence of the Retail Market on Network Integration Transmission Service (NITS) In today’s evolving energy landscape, the retail electricity market plays a crucial role in fostering competition, driving innovation, and enhancing grid reliability. One often-overlooked benefit of a well-functioning retail market is its support for Network Integration Transmission Service (NITS), a critical component...

​National Renewable Energy Day is observed annually on March 21 to promote the use of renewable energy sources and raise awareness about the environmental and economic benefits of sustainable alternatives. Established in 2004, National Renewable Energy Day encourages consumers to explore and adopt alternative energy solutions such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, or geothermal power. In...

Every year on March 6th, we recognize World Energy Efficiency Day, an annual reminder of the critical role energy conservation plays in protecting our planet. Reducing energy waste—whether electricity or natural gas—is important in helping lower carbon and methane emissions, making an impact in the fight against climate change. World Energy Efficiency Day is also...

March 2-8 marks National Consumer Protection Week 2025, an annual initiative highlighting the importance of consumer rights, education and protection across all industries. The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) knows that a well-informed energy consumer is an empowered energy consumer. This week serves as a reminder for consumers to understand their rights, make informed choices,...

HARRISBURG, Pa. and HOUSTON (February 11, 2025) – The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, announces NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) has joined the organization as a member. “We would like to welcome NRG Energy as a member of RESA,” said Edwin Dearman, president of RESA. “We look...

BOSTON and HARRISBURG, Pa. (Feb 4, 2025) –– The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, issues a response to the disingenuous and questionable methodology in the latest Office of the Attorney General’s ‘report’ on the Commonwealth’s retail energy market. “For years, we have been subjected to...

In today’s evolving energy landscape, consumers have more choices than ever when selecting their energy supplier. But with increased options sometimes comes confusion. One tool that can help consumers make informed decisions in competitive retail energy markets is the price-to-compare (PTC). The PTC serves as a benchmark, offering consumers a way to evaluate offers from...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (January 27, 2025) – The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, has unveiled its 2025 executive committee and state chairs. Representing a diverse cross-section of industry leaders, these positions underscore RESA’s commitment to fostering vibrant, consumer-centric energy markets. “With a seasoned team of industry...

It’s a new year, and as we make resolutions (or perhaps already break some), it may be worth slipping another goal in between commitments to go the gym more and tackle that stack of unread novels on the nightstand: looking at your monthly energy bill and acting based on what you see. And unlike that...