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(Harrisburg, Pa.) January 20, 2026 â€“ 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...
Observed annually on January 10, National Cut Your Energy Costs Day serves as a timely reminder for households and businesses to take a closer look at their energy use and identify opportunities to save. Rising costs and changing energy needs make it more important than ever for consumers to understand their options and take practical...
October 21 marks World Energy Savings Day, a reminder of the role we all play in energy conservation—from reducing our energy consumption to lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Protecting our future is paramount. As electricity demand continues to rise from extreme weather, electrification and the rapid growth of AI and data centers, energy efficiency is no...
EIA data shows customers in monopoly states could have potentially saved more than $776 billion if given the ability to choose their energy supplier HARRISBURG, PA (October 8, 2025) â€“ Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, has released its 2024 energy trend report based on the latest U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)...
July 10 marks the annual celebration of Global Energy Independence Day, a moment to spotlight the growing role of alternative energy sources in shaping a cleaner, more secure, and affordable energy future. For the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), it’s a time to reflect on the progress made and the opportunities that lie ahead. Today,...
The U.S. energy landscape is evolving faster than ever, with new technologies, sustainability goals and cost-saving opportunities transforming how we power our lives. National Energy Shopping Day is celebrated each year on the first day of summer. This initiative by RESA serves as a reminder to consumers who have the right—and the power—to choose their...
Homes and businesses located in restructured states can explore energy plans, compare options and choose a gas and electric supplier HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 20, 2025) – The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the national trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, is marking the sixth annual National Energy Shopping Day by encouraging Americans to take advantage...
Written By: Tracy McCormick, Executive Director, Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) During the June 4 meeting of the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), a striking admission from PSC Staff underscored a rapidly unfolding crisis: “There really is no residential supply market at this point.” This was not a rhetorical flourish. It was a candid acknowledgment...
National Electricity Day commemorates the day that changed science, June 15, 1752, when Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a thunderstorm and proved lightning is an electrical discharge. His experiment helped lay the foundation for centuries of innovation and discovery in the field of electricity usage. Electricity is embedded in nearly every part of our...
Rising costs for electricity and the potential for more increases down the road have many consumers rethinking their energy choices – and how competitive marketplaces can help them save now by selecting a plan that’s right for their home or business. Hundreds of thousands of non-shopping (default service) customers will be hit with sharp increases...
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