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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...

Read the full article here. The Maryland PSC adopted final regulations to implement a 2021 law [Chapter 637; amending the annotated code Section 4-308] that prohibits retail electric and gas supplier service to energy assistance customers outside of a PSC-approved plan whose price is less than SOS The PSC adopted substantially similar rules for electricity...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (March 29, 2023) – The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, announces its board officers and state chairs for 2023. RESA 2023 Officers 2023 State Chairs – Electric 2023 State Chairs – Gas “We are excited to announce our new officers and state chairs...

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...

Read the full article here. Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, announced today (March 13) Frank Caliva is the organization’s new national spokesperson, effective immediately. In this role, Caliva will be responsible for being RESA’s media spokesperson, developing content on retail energy market developments, testifying at upcoming state legislatures...

Read the full article here. Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, announced today Frank Caliva is the organization’s new national spokesperson, effective immediately. In this role, Caliva will be responsible for being RESA’s media spokesperson, developing content on retail energy market developments, testifying at upcoming state legislatures and public...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (March 13, 2023) – Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, announced today Frank Caliva is the organization’s new national spokesperson, effective immediately. In this role, Caliva will be responsible for being RESA’s media spokesperson, developing content on retail energy market developments, testifying at upcoming...

Read the full article here. In response to Laurel Peltier’s recent commentary about third-party energy suppliers, the Retail Energy Supply Association believes she has the story all wrong (“BGE bill sky-high? Check for third-party energy suppliers overcharging you.” Feb. 9). RESA, the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, finds Peltier’s article not...

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...

There are more than 100 retail energy suppliers in Maryland      (HARRISBURG, Pa.) February 13, 2023 – The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, reaffirms Maryland’s Public Service Commission (PSC) decision to seek enforcement of any retail supplier that does not operate within the commission’s consumer...