Competitive Electricity Is Failing? Look at Texas.
What if the biggest criticism of competitive electricity markets is based on the wrong metric? For years, the debate has centered on a single question: Are customers…
News Stories: Retail Energy Competition
April 14, 2026
March 30, 2026
Expansion of Retail C&I Power Markets Considered in Michigan
More large electricity customers in Michigan than allowed by law would select retail providers if given the opportunity, according to a yearly report by the state Public…
March 23, 2026
ESPA Launches Energizing Tomorrow Website
The Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) and its member companies announced the launch of its EnergizingTomorrow.com website. “For over 30 years, competitive power…
March 12, 2026
The Branding Problem in Competitive Energy Markets
Words shape markets. They influence how policymakers debate regulations, how journalists frame stories, and how consumers understand industries. In the case of retail…
March 10, 2026
Utility Files Annual Gas Choice Report
On March 2nd Columbia Gas of Kentucky filed its annual CHOICE program report, which is the only retail energy opportunity available in the Bluegrass State. In the report…
Thumbs Up to the Pennsylvania PUC Chair
On March 3, the Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee held a budget hearing with the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Committee member Sen. Lisa…
The Untold Story of Competitive Energy Markets: Why the Commercial Market Thrived While Residential Lagged
The debate over competitive electricity markets often focuses on one statistic: how many residential customers have switched suppliers. In many states, the answer is…
March 6, 2026
VA Bill Introducing Competition to Large Energy Customers Awaits Gov’s Signature
On March 3rd HB921 was signed by the Virginia Senate President and House Speaker and now awaits Governor’s signature or veto. As reported previously this bill would…
July 24, 2025
ORMD Annual 2024 Report Now Available!
From the Executive Summary in the Office of Retail Market Development Annual Report 2024: Market Participation – Statewide, the number of ARES certified by the ICC…
July 24, 2024
REAL: Virginia Energy Summit Takeaway: Let Customers Shop
Excerpts from REAL Press Release: Last week, Virginia leaders and policymakers met to discuss the challenges facing the state in meeting energy demand in an affordable…
