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A Quick History of Deregulation

Beginning in the 1990s, the federal government acted to inject competition into markets for wholesale power production and bulk sales of electricity. At the same time, many states worked to end monopoly protections for retail sales of electricity and natural gas. Gradually, large competitive wholesale power markets overseen by large regional grid operators were enabled by federal regulation. Those successful competitive wholesale power markets and the introduction of energy restructuring of natural gas have provided a necessary foundation for successful competition at retail for electricity and natural gas.

As a result, today, energy consumers in 16 states and jurisdictions benefit from retail energy competition, while consumers in the remaining states still only have one option a monopoly utility provider when it comes to purchasing electricity and natural gas.

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Deregulated Energy Companies in The US

American Power & Gas

APG&E

APG&E, formerly Affordable Power and founded in 2004, has grown to serve thousands of customers in the state of Texas. APG&E is present and servicing retail customers in Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Illinois.

Champion Energy Services

Champion Energy Services, a Calpine company, has for years hung it's hat on straightforward electricity pland and tremendous customer service. In fact, in our experience, Champion customres are some of the most loyal in Texas. Champion Champion has ranked "Highest in Residential Customer Satisfaction with Retail Electric Service in Texas" by J. D. Power in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015 and 2016, when JD Power stopped ranking electricity providers. Choose Champion Energy and get straightforward pricing you can join their ranks of loyal, happy customers.

CleanSky Energy

Clearview Energy

Clearview Energy is an energy provider licensed to do business in Connecticut, Washington D.C., Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas.

Companion Energy

Constellation

Constellation is the US's largest producer of carbon-free energy and a leader of retail supply of power, natural gas and home services for residences across the nation. Headquartered in Baltimore, their generation fleet produces enough energy to power 15 million homes and is helping to accelerate the nation's shift to clean energy with more than 32,400 megawatts of capacity and annual output that is 90 percent carbon-free. Constellation serves approximately 2 million residential, public sector and business customers, including three-fourths of the Fortune 100.

Direct Energy

Direct Energy is one of the largest providers of energy and energy-related services in North America. With customers in all 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces, and Washington, D.C. Direct Energy has also shown to be a progressive company, developing new plans, products and technology that deliver consumer insights and resources to help them save money. The Nest Learning Thermostat, Plenti and their personalized Online Account Manager are all tools that Direct Energy puts in the hands of their customers to use less energy. They're also very progressive, with active social communities on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest that help them stay in contact with their customers.

Discount Power

Discount Power is an electricity provider that began operation in Texas in 2008. They service both residential as well as commercial customers in the deregulated areas of Texas.

Energy Harbor

Energy Harbor, formerly known as FirstEnergy Solutions, has been serving retail electricity customers since 1997. They are a financially secure independent power producer and fully integrated retail energy provider focused on safe and best-in-class operations and financial performance. With its fleet of reliable generating resources, including substantial carbon-free generation, Energy Harbor is well positioned for long-term value creation and competitiveness in a low-carbon future and is focused on enabling a growing customer and stakeholder base to meet their environmental, social and sustainability goals.

Energy Texas

We're Energy Texas - and we're transforming the energy industry for good. We are proud Texans serving our neighbors with best-in-class plans and customer service. So whether you're looking for renewable electricity or just need a competitive rate, we've got a plan for you that is straightforward, affordable, and backed by the best Texas-based customer service.
Our Texas-size rewards program sets us apart from all the other providers. With Energy Texas, you can:
  • Earn rewards for paying your bill on time, conserving power during peak times, and referring your friends.
  • Cash in your rewards for bill credits, smart thermostats, gift cards, lightbulbs, and much more.
  • Enter our monthly 'Quick-Draw' to win free electricity for a year, vacations to Texas destination spots, top-of-the-line appliances, tickets to Texas sports games, and cash.

You can't go wrong by jumping on the Energy Texas bandwagon. With our simple, competitive plans, our amazing rewards, and our southern charm, you will end up lovin' us.

Frontier Utilities

Frontier Utilities was founded in 2008 and strives to create superior value and satisfaction for their customers by executing the highest standards for service, innovation and integrity. They currently serve retail energy customers in numerous states.

Gas South

Based in Atlanta, Gas South is a locally owned and operated company currently serving over 250,000 residential, business and governmental customers throughout the state of Georgia.

Georgia Natural Gas®

As a Georgia-based company, GNG has been serving its local communities since 1998. Because natural gas remains their only business, they have the experience and know-how to deliver outstanding customer service, savings and ease of account management. At GNG, they know you have a choice in your gas marketer. That's why they're committed to offering exciting deals for new customers and ongoing loyalty rewards to existing customers - simply for paying your gas bill! And because they strive to make their natural gas service the most convenient, dependable and customer-focused you can find, the result is peace of mind with your choice in marketers.

Gexa Energy

Gexa Energy started in 2002 in the Texas deregulated energy market. Gexa services all Texas markets where electricity service has been deregulated. They were acquired by NextEra Energy, Inc. in 2005.

GoodCharlie Energy

Green Mountain Energy

Green Mountain Energy Company was founded in 1997 with the mission to change the way power is made. As the longest serving renewable energy retailer in the country, Green Mountain is a green power pioneer.

NRG Home

New Jersey based NRG, one of the largest energy conglomerates in the United States. NRG operates more than 25,000 megawatts of energy generation capacity, including nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas and coal assets.

Payless Power

Founded in 2005, Payless Power is an electricity provider operating in the deregulated Texas marketplace that specializes in pre-paid electricity. Payless power caters to customers that have advanced smart-metering systems to offer pre-paid, or pay-as-you-go electricity service to consumers who may want to avoid paying deposits or signing a contract. Customers can then monitor their usage and how much power they have left through their personal accounts. If an individual or business doesn't have a smart-meter installed, Payless Power will help coordinate the process of having one installed.

Provision Power & Gas

Public Power

Public Power, a subsidiary of Crius Energy, is a deregulated electricity provider that offers service in Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Reliant

Reliant is one of the original incumbent electricity providers in Texas that was spun off from their generation assets when Texas deregulated their electricity market in 2002. They are one of the largest and most recognized electricity providers in Texas. In 2009 Reliant was purchased by NRG and has since expanded their service territories to include Illinois, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.

New Jersey based NRG is one of the largest energy conglomerates in the United States. NRG operates more than 25,000 megawatts of energy generation capacity, including nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas and coal assets.

Rhythm

Rhythm Energy has joined the Texas electricity market and are making a splash with straightforwrd, transparent plans that also happen use 100% green energy. They promise to bring 7 days-a-week customer service to their customers to go along with easy-to-understand electricity plans, and a commitment to environmentally friendly electricity. In support of that vision, they also promote electricity plans for electric vehicles as well as solar buyback programs.

Santanna Energy Services

SCANA Energy

SCANA Energy began serving residential and commercial customers in 1997. They have been a trusted source of energy in the Southeast for more than 160 years. SCANA Energy serves more than 475,000 households and businesses across Georgia.

Spark Energy

Founded in 1999 and licensed to sell electricity in Texas in 2002, Spark Energy is now a national retail electricity and natural gas provider. They now provider electricity and/or natural gas services in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas.

Symmetry Energy Solutions

Think Energy

GDF Suez, also known as Think Energy, is a deregulated electricity provider in Connecticut, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.

TriEagle Energy

TriEagle Energy is an electricity company that has specialized in commercial electricity since it's founding in 2002. In 2011, TriEagle expanded into the residential electricity market in Texas as well as the deregulated electricity market in Pennsylvania.

TXU Energy

TXU Energy is the largest retail electricity provider in Texas It was spun off from the incumbent Dallas electricity provider when the state Deregulated over 25 years ago. TXU is a big name, and has the most customers in the state of Texas, the last time we checked. They're a big, well known brand who's name is featured on sports arenas and the like. They've been servicing customers for a long time.

Verde Energy

Verde Energy is a retail electricity provider that offers service in Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

XOOM Energy

XOOM Energy is a retail energy provider that offers electricity and natural gas service in select states. Service areas include California, Ohio, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York.

Utility Companies in The US

AEP Columbus Southern

AEP Ohio Power Company

AEP Texas Central

AEP Texas North

Ameren

Ameren is a large energy generation and retail company that services both Illinois and Missouri. It came about in 1997 with the merger of Missouri's Union Electric Company and the Central Illinois Public Service Company. Ameren is the incumbent electricity provider for much of central and southern Illinois.

Atlanta Gas & Light

Atlantic City Electric

Baltimore Gas & Electric

CenterPoint (formerly Vectren Energy)

Centerpoint Energy

Central Hudson Electric & Gas

Cleveland Electric Illuminating

ComEd

ComEd is the largest electricity company in Illinois, servicing the Chicago and Northern Illinois footprint. ComEd has been the primary electric delivery service company for Northern Illinois for more than 100 years, and is also a division of the Exelon Corporation.

In 2012 Constellation was purchased by Exelon, which has business activities in 47 different states. Exelon is the largest competitive power generator in the United States and is the second largest electricity and natural gas supplier in America.

Consolidated Edison

Dayton Power & Light

Duke Energy Ohio

Duquesne Light Company

Elizabethtown Gas

Eversource

Eversource, former Connecticut Light & Power, is a local utility that operates in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

Jersey Central Power & Light

Lubbock Power & Light

MidAmerican Energy Services

New Jersey Natural Gas

New York State Electric and Gas

North Shore Gas

Nueces Electric Co-Op

Nueces Electric Co-Op is an electricity provider that services a very specific area of rural South Texas. As a Co-Op, they are not available for service for every member of the general public. Instead, they have a specific service territory and their customers are also "members."

Pacific Gas & Electric

PECO Energy Company

Peoples Gas Delivery

Peoples Natural Gas

Philadelphia Gas Works

Public Service Electricity & Gas

Rochester Gas & Electric

Rockland Electric

South Jersey Gas

Southern Maryland Electric Co-op

United Illuminating Company

he United Illuminating Company (UI), established in 1899, is engaged in the purchase, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity and related services to approximately 328,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in the greater New Haven and Bridgeport areas of Connecticut.

How to Switch your Energy Supplier

Before Energy Choice, the local utility generated, sold, and delivered power to all their electricity customers within their service area. Under deregulation, Energy Choice gives customers the opportunity to shop for the energy supplier that meets their needs. So while the local utility still delivers the natural gas or electricity to their home, customers don't have to buy energy from them. They can choose the energy company that offers them the best deal.

Customers don't need to purchase any additional equipment to receive power from a retail electricity supplier. That's because your local utility is still responsible for the actual poles, wires, and control equipment that delivers power reliably to your home. So, if there is a power outage or a downed power line or any other similar problem, you still need to contact them.

Choosing a Supplier

When Energy Choice began, some consumers were cautious about switching to a retail electric supplier because they worried some providers were not approved by state. From the beginning, Each State's PUC's (Public Utility Commission) job has been to certify and license all energy providers.

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Moving? How to Connect Your Energy

You can connect your Georgia gas and Texas Electricity service through this site in minutes. All other deregulated states require that you connect your electricity or natural gas service first, through your local utility company.

For example PECO in Philadelphia, United Illuminating in Cleveland, and ComEd in Chicago. Once you connect you energy service you can select a energy supplier to provide you energy supply. In deregulated states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, energy companies compete for your business. Just like cellphone, Internet, Insurance and credit card companies that compete for your business. And just like your wireless service, there are plenty of ways that Energy companies can take advantage of you, so we've made it easy. We've selected and recommend the best natural gas and electricity companies and electricity plans.

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