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Your ZIP code can help identify your local utility territory and whether competitive energy options may be available.
Energy choice is not available everywhere. Supplier availability, utility service, pricing and contract terms vary by location.
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What type of energy service are you looking for?
Energy markets differ from state to state. Start by identifying whether you need electricity, natural gas, renewable energy or a local utility.
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Find natural-gas utilities, marketers and customer-choice programs where available.
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Explore renewable electricity products, green supply programs, community aggregation and clean-energy options.
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Identify the company responsible for delivery, meters, distribution infrastructure and outage response.
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How energy markets work
Your energy supplier and your utility may be different companies
In a competitive energy market, customers may be able to choose the company that supplies the electricity or natural gas while the regulated utility continues to provide delivery.
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Supply
A competitive supplier or default utility service provides the commodity you consume.
2
Delivery
Your local utility generally owns or operates the wires, pipes, meters and distribution system.
3
Your Bill
Your total bill can include supply, delivery, transmission, distribution, taxes and other applicable charges.
U.S. energy markets
Find electricity and natural gas providers by state
Search states with residential electricity choice, natural-gas choice, limited markets and commercial or industrial energy-choice programs.
California
Electricity + Natural Gas
California has community choice aggregation and limited direct-access electricity programs, while natural-gas customer choice is available in selected utility territories.
Main utility/providers:
PG&E, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, SoCalGas
California
Community Choice Aggregation
California communities may participate in Community Choice Aggregation programs that procure electricity for participating customers.
Main utility/providers:
PG&E, SCE, SDG&E
Connecticut
Electricity
Connecticut electricity customers can compare competitive electricity suppliers while the local utility continues to provide delivery service.
Main utility/providers:
Eversource, United Illuminating
Delaware
Electricity
Eligible Delaware customers can compare competitive electricity supply options while their local utility remains responsible for delivery.
Main utility/providers:
Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Cooperative
District of Columbia
Electricity + Natural Gas
District of Columbia customers can choose competitive electricity and natural-gas suppliers in applicable utility territories.
Main utility/providers:
Pepco, Washington Gas
Florida
Natural Gas
Florida does not have a broad residential competitive electricity market, but natural-gas customer choice exists in selected programs and territories.
Main utility/providers:
Peoples Gas, Florida Public Utilities, Florida City Gas
Georgia
Natural Gas
Georgia residential natural-gas customers in the Atlanta Gas Light service territory can compare marketers for natural-gas supply.
Main utility/providers:
Atlanta Gas Light
Illinois
Electricity + Natural Gas
Illinois has competitive electricity supply in major utility territories and natural-gas choice programs in several utility territories.
Main utility/providers:
ComEd, Ameren Illinois, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas
Indiana
Natural Gas
Indiana has natural-gas customer-choice opportunities in selected utility programs, including NIPSCO.
Main utility/providers:
NIPSCO
Kentucky
Natural Gas
Kentucky has natural-gas choice opportunities in participating utility programs.
Main utility/providers:
Columbia Gas of Kentucky
Maine
Electricity
Maine electricity customers can choose competitive electricity supply while the local utility continues to provide delivery.
Main utility/providers:
Central Maine Power, Versant Power
Maryland
Electricity + Natural Gas
Maryland customers may compare competitive electricity and natural-gas supply depending on utility territory and eligibility.
Main utility/providers:
BGE, Pepco, Delmarva Power, Potomac Edison, SMECO, Washington Gas
Massachusetts
Electricity + Natural Gas
Massachusetts customers can compare Basic Service, municipal aggregation programs and competitive electricity suppliers.
Main utility/providers:
Eversource, National Grid, Unitil/Fitchburg Gas & Electric
Michigan
Limited Electricity + Natural Gas
Michigan has a capped residential electricity-choice market and broader natural-gas customer-choice programs in participating utility territories.
Main utility/providers:
DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, SEMCO Energy, Michigan Gas Utilities
Montana
Natural Gas
Montana natural-gas customers in participating service territories may have access to alternative suppliers.
Main utility/providers:
NorthWestern Energy, Energy West Montana
Nebraska
Natural Gas
Nebraska has limited natural-gas customer-choice opportunities in selected utility programs.
Main utility/providers:
Black Hills Energy, SourceGas/Black Hills
New Hampshire
Electricity
New Hampshire customers can compare competitive electricity suppliers against utility default supply.
Main utility/providers:
Eversource, Liberty, Unitil, New Hampshire Electric Cooperative
New Jersey
Electricity + Natural Gas
New Jersey customers can compare competitive electricity and natural-gas suppliers in participating utility territories.
Main utility/providers:
PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, Rockland Electric, NJNG, South Jersey Gas, Elizabethtown Gas
New York
Electricity + Natural Gas
New York has competitive electricity and natural-gas supply markets, with availability determined by utility territory and supplier eligibility.
Main utility/providers:
Con Edison, National Grid, NYSEG, RG&E, Central Hudson, Orange & Rockland, National Fuel
Ohio
Electricity + Natural Gas
Ohio customers can compare competitive electricity and natural-gas suppliers alongside utility standard/default service.
Main utility/providers:
AEP Ohio, AES Ohio, Duke Energy Ohio, FirstEnergy utilities, Columbia Gas, Dominion Energy Ohio, Vectren
Oregon
Commercial Electricity
Oregon does not offer broad residential electricity shopping, but qualifying commercial and industrial customers can access competitive electricity options.
Main utility/providers:
Portland General Electric, Pacific Power
Pennsylvania
Electricity + Natural Gas
Pennsylvania has one of the largest residential competitive energy markets in the country, with electricity and natural-gas shopping available across many utility territories.
Main utility/providers:
PECO, PPL, Duquesne Light, Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, West Penn Power, UGI
Rhode Island
Electricity + Natural Gas
Rhode Island customers can compare competitive electricity and natural-gas supply options while the utility continues delivery service.
Main utility/providers:
Rhode Island Energy
South Dakota
Natural Gas
South Dakota has limited natural-gas customer-choice opportunities.
Main utility/providers:
NorthWestern Energy, Montana-Dakota Utilities
Texas
Electricity
Texas has one of the largest competitive residential electricity markets in the United States. Choice is concentrated in ERCOT areas; municipal utilities and cooperatives may operate differently.
Main utility/providers:
Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas, Texas-New Mexico Power, Sharyland
Virginia
Natural Gas / Limited Electricity
Virginia has natural-gas choice and limited electricity-choice opportunities, including specific renewable-energy circumstances.
Main utility/providers:
Dominion Energy, Appalachian Power, Columbia Gas of Virginia, Washington Gas
West Virginia
Natural Gas
West Virginia has natural-gas customer-choice opportunities while local utilities continue to provide distribution service.
Main utility/providers:
Mountaineer Gas, Hope Gas
Wyoming
Natural Gas
Wyoming has natural-gas customer-choice opportunities in selected service territories.
Main utility/providers:
Black Hills Energy
Compare energy plans
Choose a plan based on price, flexibility and energy needs
The cheapest advertised rate is not always the cheapest overall option. Review the entire pricing structure and contract before enrolling.
Fixed Rate
A fixed supply rate generally stays the same during the contract term.
- Predictable supply price
- Easier budgeting
- Review early termination fees
- Check renewal terms
Variable Rate
The supply price can change according to the terms of the supplier's agreement.
- More flexibility
- May have shorter commitments
- Price can change
- Review notice requirements
Renewable Energy
Renewable plans may include specified renewable energy content or certificates.
- Compare renewable percentage
- Review product disclosures
- Compare price separately
- Check certification claims
Community Choice
Some communities purchase electricity supply for eligible residents through aggregation programs.
- Community-selected supplier
- Local program terms
- Opt-out rules can apply
- Utility still handles delivery
Utility companies
Know the utility before you compare suppliers
Your utility territory is one of the most important pieces of information when comparing energy service. It determines who delivers electricity or natural gas to your property and which competitive programs may be available.
Investor-Owned Utilities
Major investor-owned utilities can operate distribution networks while customers purchase supply from the utility or an alternative supplier.
Find by StateMunicipal Utilities
Municipal utilities are locally operated and may have different rules from competitive investor-owned utility territories.
Learn About UtilitiesElectric Cooperatives
Cooperatives can have different supplier-choice rules, so ZIP-code and utility-level eligibility should always be confirmed.
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Don't compare rate alone
What should you compare when choosing an energy provider?
Energy plan comparison checklist
Use this checklist before switching suppliers.
Supply rate
Compare the actual cents/kWh or gas supply price.
Contract term
Check how long the quoted price remains effective.
Fees
Look for monthly, enrollment, cancellation and other fees.
Renewal
Understand what happens when the initial term expires.
Renewable content
Verify the percentage and type of renewable content.
Usage rules
Check minimum usage charges and bill credits.
Utility charges
Supplier rate is only one portion of the bill.
Customer service
Review supplier reputation and support options.
Energy provider guide
Check My ZIP Code
How to find the best energy service for your home
There is no single "best" energy provider for every household. The best option depends on your utility territory, electricity usage, natural-gas usage, contract preferences, renewable-energy goals and tolerance for price changes.
Check My ZIP Code
Step 1
Identify your utility
Check your latest utility bill to determine who delivers electricity or natural gas to your property.
Step 2
Confirm energy-choice eligibility
Some states have broad residential choice while others limit competition by utility, customer class or commodity.
Step 3
Compare your current supply rate
Use your existing utility bill as the baseline before evaluating another supplier.
Step 4
Read the complete plan terms
Check fixed or variable pricing, fees, cancellation provisions, renewal terms and usage requirements.
Step 5
Compare the total expected bill
Supply is only one component. Delivery, transmission, taxes and other regulated charges can remain with the utility.
Smart energy shopping
Six factors that can help you choose a provider
Compare the actual supply rate and all recurring charges.
Understand the contract length and cancellation policy.
Determine whether the rate is fixed, variable, indexed or usage-based.
Verify renewable percentages and environmental disclosures.
Confirm which utility delivers energy to your address.
Look beyond introductory pricing and consider support, billing and account tools.
Energy provider FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Learn how utilities, competitive suppliers, electricity choice and natural-gas choice work.
What is an energy provider?
An energy provider can refer to a utility,
competitive electricity supplier or natural-gas
marketer, depending on the market. In a
competitive market, the supplier may provide
the energy commodity while the local utility
continues to provide delivery.
What does energy deregulation mean?
Energy deregulation generally refers to market
restructuring that separates energy supply from
regulated delivery. Eligible customers may be
allowed to choose among competing suppliers.
The exact rules vary significantly by state,
utility and energy commodity.
Can I choose my electricity provider?
It depends on where you live. Several states
have residential electricity-choice programs,
while other states have limited choice or no
residential competitive market. Utility territory
and customer class can also affect eligibility.
Can I choose my natural gas supplier?
Some states have residential natural-gas
customer-choice programs. Others limit choice
to certain utilities, service areas or
commercial and industrial customers.
Does switching suppliers change my utility?
Generally, no. In a competitive supply market,
the local utility usually continues to provide
delivery service, maintain infrastructure and
respond to outages.
Is Texas electricity deregulated?
Texas has a large competitive retail electricity
market in most areas of the ERCOT system. However,
municipal utilities and electric cooperatives may
have different rules, so eligibility should be
checked by address.
Is the cheapest electricity rate always the best?
Not necessarily. A low advertised rate may be
accompanied by monthly fees, minimum usage
requirements, introductory pricing, cancellation
charges or unfavorable renewal terms. Compare
the complete pricing structure.
What is a fixed electricity rate?
A fixed-rate supply plan generally keeps the
contracted supply price per kilowatt-hour fixed
for a stated period. Your total bill can still
change because your electricity usage and other
charges can change.
What is a variable electricity rate?
A variable-rate plan allows the supply price to
change according to the terms of the agreement.
Consumers should understand how and when the
supplier can change the rate.
Can I choose renewable electricity?
Renewable electricity may be available through
competitive suppliers, utility programs,
community aggregation programs and other clean
energy offerings. Renewable content and pricing
vary by product.
What information do I need to compare energy plans?
Your ZIP code, utility name, current supply rate,
approximate monthly usage, preferred contract
length and renewable-energy preferences can all
help when comparing available plans.
Energy pricing and availability disclosure: Energy-choice programs vary by state, utility territory, customer class and energy commodity. Some markets offer broad residential electricity choice, while others provide only limited electricity choice, natural-gas choice, commercial programs or community aggregation. Rates, suppliers, eligibility, contract terms, fees and renewable content can change. Always verify current information with the applicable utility, state regulator and supplier before enrolling.