Celebrating Growth & Transition: Team Updates At Green Energy Consumers Alliance
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Competitive Electricity Suppliers: The "Clean" Choice That Costs You More
Maybe this will be the last year I have to write about this stuff (more below on why), but I want to report an offer I received from a competitive electricity supplier. First, some context. I live in Quincy, Massachusetts, so I am able to choose an electricity supply service from three options.
Mass. Senate Energy Bill – Not Perfect But Very Good!
The Massachusetts State Senate is taking steps towards passing a very comprehensive energy bill before the holiday. As you remember, the House passed its energy bill back in February. The Senate Ways and Means Committee drafted the bill, and it is expected to be voted on by the full Senate on July 1. Overall, the bill is excellent insofar as it would make energy more affordable without backsliding on clean energy programs. There will be amendments filed to alter the committee's draft, but the starting point is solid. We do not endorse every provision in the bill, but there are major provisions that we enthusiastically support.
Budget & Benchmarking: Where Rhode Island Stands As Session Nears End
This 2026 Rhode Island legislative session will likely wrap up on June 12th. The House amended budget was released last Friday, and both chambers are working to pass it quickly. We have been tracking two important pieces of legislation all session: The Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and building decarbonization legislation. Both are critical for the state to maintain and potentially hasten our current trajectory of emissions reductions to meet the mandates in the Act on Climate.
New Energy Options For All
The energy system is changing. Emerging Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)—like smart thermostats, window heat pumps, battery storage, and plug-in solar—can all help households lower energy bills, improve resilience, and support a cleaner, more affordable electric grid.
"All of the Above" Energy Policy Is Already Here... It's Not Good Enough.
It sure seems like a few politicians these days are waving a banner saying, “I’m for all of the above when it comes to energy."
Here is my response to them: We already have all of the above, and it hasn’t been serving us well.
Earth Day Victory: The Courts Side with Clean Energy
On this Earth Day, we’re proud to be celebrating a legal victory that will help secure a clean energy future.
On April 21, Judge Denise Casper of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction in favor of a national coalition of wind and solar organizations, including Green Energy Consumers Alliance.
How Renewable Energy Lowers the Price of Electricity on the Wholesale Market
Renewable energy offers several benefits, from public health to energy independence. One of the most powerful advantages, however, is its ability to lower the price of electricity on the wholesale market. This effect is called price suppression, and it’s why renewable energy is key to energy affordability.
Newest Energy Bill Out In Massachusetts: Call Your Rep!
The House Ways and Means Committee has just put out a new version of their energy bill, H.5151, which is expected to be voted on by the full House this Thursday. This bill, while a massive improvement over what left the House Telecommunications Utility and Energy Committee in November, is still a mixed bag. Though it removes many of the previous bill’s worst provisions and improves consumer protections for electricity customers, it would still impose draconian cuts on the Mass Save program. Yet again, we need you to take action by calling your representative!
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At Green Energy Consumers Alliance, we believe everyone should be able to benefit from the clean energy transition.