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Save Your Money – Lower Your Energy Bill!


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If you live in one of these deregulated states, take five minutes and lower your electric bill today! Simply click on your state, compare rates and save money. Your budget will thank you for it!

California
Connecticut
Delaware
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Texas
Washington D.C.

Thanks to deregulation, you can now shop around for the best electricity rates! The good news is that regardless of which electricity provider you choose…the actual delivery of the electricity stays the same. Your choice will not affect the reliability of your service or how quickly your power is restored after a storm. You won’t even have to take time out of your day for a workman to come to your home!

If you live in Texas, here’s a quick how-to:

      #1. Go to

www.PowerToChoose.org

#2. Click on “go directly to offers” located in the bottom, right corner.

#3. Enter your zip code.

#4. Take a look at all your offers & choose! Please make sure to consider the length of contract! Your best rate may only be for a 3 month contract, so mark your calendar, and check the offers again in 3 months.

That’s it…you’ll be done in 5 minutes…no phone calls to make, no interruption to your electricity service…just lower energy bills that your budget will love!

Just last week, I was able to lower my rate and start saving about $100 per month on my electric bill!

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22 Comments

  • Wrote on 7th Sep, 2010 at 1:00 am

    I loved the post. Just wished to mention that energy deregulation helps the environment and saves you money.

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  • [...] Thanks to deregulation, you can even shop around for the best electricity rates! Regardless of which electricity provider you choose…the actual delivery of the electricity stays the same. Your choice will not affect the reliability of your service or how quickly your power is restored after a storm. Click here for a listing of deregulated states. [...]

  • Wrote on 6th Jan, 2012 at 1:00 am

    [...] cable channels. A few phone calls usually yields savings of $15 a month. • If you live in a deregulated state, make sure you’re shopping around for the best electricity rate! It’s easy! In Texas, go to [...]

  • heather stokes
    Wrote on 8th Jun, 2012 at 1:00 am

    I live in ohio how do i find out if i have the best rates? my company tells me they are the best and i highly doubt it

  • Kristl
    Wrote on 11th Jun, 2012 at 1:00 am

    Here’s the link to a site that allows you to compare electricity rates in your state: http://www.puco.ohio.gov/puco/index.cfm/apples-to-apples/electric-apples-to-apples-chart/.

  • Sara
    Wrote on 12th Jul, 2012 at 1:00 am

    I’m having a hard time finding one for illinois, but am super interested. think you could help? :)

  • Kristl
    Wrote on 13th Jul, 2012 at 1:00 am

    Here’s the website for Illinois…toward the bottom of the page, you’ll find a list of cities, choose your city and start your search for cheaper rates. Good luck and thanks for reading The Budget Diet! I hope I’ve helped you save a little money!

  • Kathy Smith
    Wrote on 17th Jul, 2012 at 1:00 am

    How do I find comparison rates for Michigan? As far as I know there is only one electrice company (and my bills are HUGE) and one natural gas company “serving” my area. I’d love to be able to shop around. I sure would appreciate some help with this. Thank you!

  • Kristl
    Wrote on 17th Jul, 2012 at 1:00 am

    Try this link for Michigan. Happy saving and thanks for reading The Budget Diet!

  • Kathy
    Wrote on 20th Aug, 2012 at 1:00 am

    The link for Michigan does not work :( Please help!

  • Kristl
    Wrote on 20th Aug, 2012 at 1:00 am

    Try the Michigan link now…it seems to be working. So sorry!

  • Kate
    Wrote on 6th Sep, 2012 at 1:00 am

    I tried the Illinois link but it doesn’t appear any of the cities actually offer options… I live in Chicago. Am I doing something wrong?

  • Kristl
    Wrote on 6th Sep, 2012 at 1:00 am

    When you click on the Illinois link, you’ll see a small box on the right hand side where you enter your zip code. After that, your options should appear.

  • tammy
    Wrote on 31st Dec, 2012 at 1:00 am

    MD page not found :(

  • Kristl
    Wrote on 31st Dec, 2012 at 1:00 am

    So sorry! I just corrected it!

  • Desiree
    Wrote on 20th Jan, 2013 at 1:00 am

    NH link is coming up as page not found as well

  • Kristl
    Wrote on 20th Jan, 2013 at 1:00 am

    So sorry and thanks for letting me know! I just corrected it.

  • Sarah
    Wrote on 26th Mar, 2013 at 1:00 am

    The link for Massachusetts doesn’t work. Help!

  • Liz
    Wrote on 29th Mar, 2013 at 1:00 am

    Hey,
    The page for NY isn’t coming up. Do you think you could help?
    Thanks!

  • Kristl
    Wrote on 1st Apr, 2013 at 1:00 am

    Thanks for letting me know! I just corrected it.

  • Kristl
    Wrote on 1st Apr, 2013 at 1:00 am

    Thanks for letting me know…I just corrected it!

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