Why We Need Electricity Choice. At the end of 2015, only 15 states and the District of Columbia had active residential electric choice programs. Participation caps in California and Michigan squelched consumer choice in those states. New York effectively shut down its residential electricity market in February 2016 by imposing drastic limitations on marketers. Customers […]
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Small Business Peak Load Reduction Incentives. For most small businesses, the electricity choice market simply represents a chance to secure a good rate and minimize energy costs. Historically, there has been little opportunity or incentive to manage electricity usage other than to reduce overall consumption. With smart meter installations on the rise, however, time-of-use rate […]
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New York Power to Choose. A mix of investor-owned electric utilities, municipal electric utilities, and electrical cooperatives serves New York State. Residential, commercial, and industrial customers served by investor-owned utilities have the power to choose their electricity provider. As with all electricity choice programs, New York has a unique and evolving approach to encouraging market […]
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Get a Texas Electricity Tune-Up. As the summer heat finally yields to the cooler temperatures of autumn, Texas electricity consumers welcome a period of lower energy bills. This brief gap between the air conditioning and heating seasons provides an opportunity to catch our breath and make sure that we are prepared to deal with our […]
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