Do you have the option to choose an alternate energy provider for gas or electricity? Have you made the choice?
We have the option for electric, but having the lowest rate through the unitary government in our home, (lowest in the state) there is no reason to sign on.
At the same time, our campground, which receives electricity from Commonwealth Edison, made the choice to go to an alternate provider... believing that the rates would be lower. That was a year ago. Our recent campground newspaper now is revealing that the new contract is now costing more than before.
I haven't dug into this yet, but hope that some of our members can shed light by sharing their experience.
Here's an article that reviews the subject:
Why Switching to an Alternative Energy Provider Could Cost You Big If You're Not Careful | Alternet
If you're not sure whether you can have a choice, here's an interactive map of the states where the choice is eligible.
State-by-State Information | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers
We have the option for electric, but having the lowest rate through the unitary government in our home, (lowest in the state) there is no reason to sign on.
At the same time, our campground, which receives electricity from Commonwealth Edison, made the choice to go to an alternate provider... believing that the rates would be lower. That was a year ago. Our recent campground newspaper now is revealing that the new contract is now costing more than before.
I haven't dug into this yet, but hope that some of our members can shed light by sharing their experience.
Here's an article that reviews the subject:
Why Switching to an Alternative Energy Provider Could Cost You Big If You're Not Careful | Alternet
If you're not sure whether you can have a choice, here's an interactive map of the states where the choice is eligible.
State-by-State Information | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers
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