Wind Turbines: Generating Electricity from Wind Energy

Have you ever seen a wind turbine? If you have, you’ll surely agree that those gigantic blades turning in the wind are a sight to behold. You’ve also probably wondered how a wind turbine works and managed to turn those enormous propellers. It’s mind-boggling, really, considering that the bigger ones have to be transported in trucks with 100-foot trailers.   But …

Everything You Need to Know About Energy Service Disconnection

At some point in your life, you might have found yourself struggling financially, and thus unable to bear your expenses. Things don’t always turn out as planned. For instance, a natural calamity, such as the February 2021 winter storm, can turn the tables against you in no time. An unprecedented visit to the hospital can …

Selecting the Best Siding Material for your Home

As the world faces the threat of climate change, many homeowners factor energy efficiency when renovating their homes. But creating an energy-efficient home not only helps with the efforts to hold back global warming. It’s good for the pocket, too, as it leads to savings on energy costs.   Several elements work together to make a …

The Amish Community: Do they Use Electricity or Not?

Have you ever imagined a life without electricity? Can you live without this power source? Probably not since electricity drives almost everything in today’s modern world. But there’s a protestant group in the country who aren’t as dependent on electricity as most of us. We’re talking about the Amish people.   Because of their views on …

What Happens When You Close Air Vents? Facts vs Myths

Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature uses a lot of energy. That’s because heating and cooling usually comprise half of your total electricity use. Closing air vents in unused rooms may be one energy-saving tip you’re probably considering. If you haven’t started employing that strategy, we advise you not to do so.   Contrary to …

The History of Wind Energy

Wind energy advances have been closely watched by renewable energy enthusiasts over the past decade. It stands to reason – not only is it the fastest-growing power source in the United States, but it also adds 100,000 jobs and 14.2 gigawatts of generation capacity to the economy annually. The energy produced from wind is clean, …

Fixed vs. Variable Rate Energy Plans, What Should you Choose?

Choosing the perfect energy plan for your household is an important aspect of your personal finance and can largely affect how much you can end up paying for your electricity and gas bills. Fortunately, energy plans only come in two types – variable rate and fixed rate.  Choosing between the two of them can be …

What are the Differences Between Gas & Electric Dryers?

Hands up for those who hate doing the laundry. It can be quite a chore, right? But imagine if you have to hand wash and air dry your clothes and bedding just like in the old days. Luckily, we don’t have to do that anymore, thanks to modern appliances and devices.  Take the clothes dryer, …

Tips on How to Lessen your Energy Distribution Charges

When you look at your electric bills, you may have noticed the electricity delivery charges that are included every month. We often have questions about what these charges are and why they are so high. While electricity delivery charges are part and parcel of receiving electricity from the grid, there is a real possibility that …

Nstar price increase

BGE Customers To Pay 12% More For Electricity

Households in Maryland will find themselves likely paying higher electricity rates as Baltimore Gas & Electric, the 200-year-old electricity and gas distribution network with 1.6M customers filed new residential rates for the three-month period starting October 1, 2021. For Schedule R residential customers, this means a 12% increase, from the current rate of 6.166¢ per …

Nstar price increase

Penn Power Default Rates To Go Up By 26%

Pennsylvanian households and businesses served by the utility company Penn Power will pay more for electricity from June 2021, if the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PPUC) approves new tariffed residential and commercial default rates, filed by the group of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities. Penn Power serves approximately 165,000 customers within 1,100 square miles of western Pennsylvania. …

Nstar price increase

Penelec Default Rates To Go Up By 30%

Pennsylvanian households and businesses served by the utility company Penelec will pay more for electricity from June 2021, if the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PPUC) approves new tariffed residential and commercial default rates, filed by the group of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities. Penelec serves approximately 585,000 customers within 17,600 square miles of northern and central Pennsylvania. …

Nstar price increase

Met-Ed Default Rates To Go Up By 23%

Pennsylvanian households and businesses served by the utility company Met-Ed will pay more for electricity from June 2021, if the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PPUC) approves new tariffed residential and commercial default rates, filed by the group of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania utilities. Met-Ed serves about 560,000 customers within 3,300 square miles of eastern and southeastern Pennsylvania. …

peco energy rate increase 2019

PECO Prices To Compare Increasing On June 1

Electricity customers in Pennsylvania might experience changes to their residential electricity bills, starting June 1, 2021. PECO has filed with the Pennsylvania PUC for new mass Prices to Compare (PTCs) across all customer categories – Residential (R, RH), General Service (GS), Primary – Distribution Power (PD), and High – Tension Power (HT). The new proposed …

kW and kWh: A Detailed Explanation

When you get your electricity bill, the chances are high that you look at the total cost first. Most likely, you stop at that and don’t bother examining the number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) you’ve consumed. Maybe you don’t even know what those numbers mean and what’s the difference between a kW and a kWh. Well, …

What Are Peak Hours for Business?

As a business owner, you are probably always searching for opportunities to find savings that can be reinvested into growing your company. Electricity can be a big cost item so if you haven’t yet heard about TOU rates, it might be the time to see whether you can save a lot of money by switching …

Is Electric Cooperative Different Than a Utility?

If you are a city dweller, you might never have even heard the term electric cooperative. However, for those living in the rural areas of the U.S., cooperatives have long represented the only option to get access to reliable, affordable electricity. Still today, electricity cooperatives supply electricity to many homes and businesses within America. Let’s …

Electricity Bill for One Bedroom Apartment

You have just signed the lease for your new apartment and you are ready to start your adventure, but there is one thing weighing you down. How much will the expenses be? Will the utilities be expensive? Estimating Texas your power bills can go a long way in providing you some peace of mind. Learning …

Can You Convert Plastic to Oil?

When the first piece of plastic was produced in 1907 to be used as an insulator, no one could really foresee the scale of the global plastic production that would ensue a mere 100 years later. The US now produces about 286 pounds of plastic waste per person per year and is widely considered one …

What is Prepaid Electricity?

Prepaid Electricity: What is it? Pay-as-you-go (prepaid) electricity is an electric plan where you are able to pay for electricity before you use it – so that you can control how much is it going to cost you each month. Think of a prepaid phone- you top up, you use your credit to make calls …

What Are the Pros and Cons Of Leasing Solar Panels?

There has never been a better time to bet on solar power – with system prices falling fast and the technology and batteries getting better. Solar energy is clean, abundant and most of all, free. Now, even households that can’t install their own rooftop panel can reap the benefits. Solar leasing – paying a fee …

Why is Energy Conservation Important?

A sort of a race is underway in the developed world to “go green” and preserve Mother Earth. From recycling your garbage to drinking from reusable cups and even using environmentally-friendly plant-based detergents, it seems that there are now ways to do everything with less energy. If you are yet to hop on the green wagon …

Solar Powered Water Heater

Hot showers, running a load of laundry, washing dishes – we use hot water in our homes all the time. Heating up the water requires a lot of electricity, manifesting itself in increased electric bills. One novel solution that can help to avoid this problem is solar water heating- using the sun absorbed by your …

Is Closing Vents Bad For Your AC?

Whether it’s cooling off your living space in a hot summer, or heating your home in the midst of winter, you probably agree that your HVAC system is not a cheap affair – according to ENERGYSTAR, heating and cooling your house makes up for about half of the total energy bill. No wonder we continuously …

How Much Electricity Do Christmas Lights Use?

With Christmas just a few weeks away, neighborhoods around America are converted into pockets of festive joy and bright glow of red, green, and white – string lights, tree lights, icicle lights, waving Santas, or Rudolf with a bright red neon nose. If are more of a realist, you might look at Christmas lights as not …

Fun Facts About Electricity

If you are like the rest of us, you probably don’t often think about electricity and when you do, it is usually negative connotations – when your power goes out or when you discover an outrageously high electric bill. But electric energy is actually pretty fascinating and many scientists and environmentalists forecast that in the …

Why Is My Electric Bill So High?

We use electricity for virtually everything in our homes, from turning on the lights, cooking, keeping our food fresh in the refrigerator to powering our TVs, phones, and laptops. Then the electricity bill arrives at the end of the month and sends u into a wave of budgetary panic. If you are one of those …

How Much Does it Cost to Leave a Light On for 24 Hours?

When you start thinking about reducing your energy usage and shaving off a few dollars of your electricity bill, you usually worry about things like the dishwasher, washing machine, or heating. One item you probably don’t think twice about is your light bulbs. Why? They are small, so they can’t consume that much electricity, even …

Are Led Light Bulbs Safe?

We are in the midst of a lighting revolution. In 2010, incandescent light bulbs were installed in 68% of U.S. homes but by 2016, this number dropped to 6%. What are they getting replaced by? LEDs or light-emitting diodes. It’s not surprising – LEDs are almost twice as efficient, last 25 times longer, and are …

How to Find the Best Energy Provider in Fort Worth?

They say that Fort Worth embodies Texas – where else can you find the cowboy culture and urban sophistication seamlessly merging together than in Texas’ fifth-largest city? But it’s not only the cattle trade history, top-notch restaurants, and architecture that makes Fort Worth attractive. The Lone Star State also enjoys the state’s deregulated energy market, …

Utility Bill Audit

If you think that your energy company overcharged you on your bills, you are not alone. According to the Department of National Utilities Refund, an average of 79% of companies suffer overcharges and billing errors. One way to know for sure is to hire a utility bill auditor. Energy Bill Audits So what are energy bill …

What Temperature to Leave a Vacant House in Summer?

Summer might officially be over, but September can bring a wide variety of weather across the U.S, including late-season heat waves. Whether you leave your house to go to work every morning or planning a late summer vacation, you might be wondering what temperature to leave your vacant house to avoid ranking up the energy bills. …

benefits of recycling

How Does Recycling Save Energy?

Why recycle? You are probably familiar with the quiet, yet nudging voice in the back of your head that goes ‘You should recycle that’ every time you throw a soda can into an all-purpose garbage bin. Recycling is like eating more vegetables or watching less TV – we all know that we should do it …

how to cancel electricity when moving

Can I Cancel My Electricity Contract?

You shopped around for electric suppliers, found a great offer, signed a contract, and switched. You should now be kicking back and enjoying the savings pouring in, but you can’t. For whatever reason, you now want to get out of the contract and are wondering if it’s possible. Although we can’t guarantee to get you …

Free Nights and Weekends Energy Plan, Is it a Good Deal?

As consumers, we are always on the lookout for the next bargain, so when the magic word ‘free’ is uttered in relation to a usually expensive product, such as electricity, we have to know more. At some point, you might have come across an energy provider advertising a ‘free nights and weekends electricity plan and …

How to Choose the Best Electricity Supplier?

Looking for a new electric supplier can be daunting – there are so many rates, plans, and contract types out there, and trying to navigate through it all can ultimately deter you from switching. Don’t worry, we are here to help. Below is everything you need to know about choosing the best electricity supplier. Let’s …

What Is The Difference Between Electric Delivery And Supply?

You probably don’t stop and think about your electric bills too much, apart from an exasperated sigh that energy prices keep going up every year. If you have given your bills a second look, you must have found various separate charges that keep changing every month – and you might be wondering why? We believe …

How Does Energy Deregulation Work?

Imagine that you would only be able to buy groceries from one supermarket – the one closest to your house – and as a result, this supermarket would be able to charge you a lot higher prices. This was the state of the energy industry in the United States, before the deregulation of electricity market …

How To Install Solar Panels On Roof

If you are considering installing a solar panel for your home, there are a number of things you will need to figure out – including the type, direction, and inter-connection system for your panels. Even if you decide to leave the actual installation work to a professional, it’s good to be aware of the basic …

How Much Does It Cost To Run An Electric Heater

Why Should You Buy A Space Heater? When it’s cold outside, cozying up next to an electric heater can be so comfortable. These portable devices work by lighting up a wire coil and then using a small built-in fan to blow the heat out into space. Heaters can be a great addition to your central …

How Much Electricity Does A Space Heater Use?

When it comes to your electricity bill, your choice of electric appliances (and how effectively you use them) can have a significant impact. Electric space heaters provide a quick and efficient way to heat small to moderate-sized spaces and rooms in winter and have the added benefit of not requiring fuel to run. However, this …

What Is a Terawatt?

When you woke up this morning, you probably turned on the lamp in your room. You then switched on your computer, went into the kitchen, boiled the kettle, and turned on the oven to start making breakfast. Congratulations! You have used approximately 2 to 5 kilowatt-hours of energy. You’ll most likely use some tomorrow and …

How Does Maryland Produce Its Electricity?

Maryland has worked hard to ramp up its energy efficiency, set goals for lowering emissions from energy production, and build its renewable energy generation capacity. “In 2017, Maryland ranked among the top 10 most energy-efficient states in the nation,” says the Environmental Information Administration (EIA). Here are Maryland’s primary sources of electricity generation, ranked by …

Surprising Disadvantages of Using Solar Energy

Solar energy is a renewable resource that has received a lot of attention thanks to the various benefits of using it as a source for electricity generation. While there are many advantages to using solar power, there are also several downsides that the public should be aware of. Solar energy is expensive. Concentrated solar power …

Benefits of Coal as an Electricity Generation Source

Despite getting a bad name in the media, Coal is a reliable and abundant resource fueling the modern western society.  Coal has been fueling our lives since it first spawned the Industrial Revolution back in the late 1700s. To this day, coal remains one of our primary sources of energy and provides tens of thousands of …

How Does Connecticut Produce Its Electricity?

Despite its high electricity prices, Connecticut’s electricity consumption is quite low. “Demand for air conditioning is low during the mild summer months, and only about one in six Connecticut households use electricity as a primary source for home heating in winter,” says the Environmental Information Administration (EIA). However, as electric cars gain popularity, demand will …

5 States with the Best Solar Panel Installation Incentives

Are you wondering if your state is on the list of the top solar supporters? Or are you considering such factors in an upcoming move? In addition to incentive programs that offer grants or loans, it’s important to look at how quickly you can recoup your costs by selling energy to the grid. To track …

Renewable Energy Depends on Rare Earth Elements

REEs are used in everything from solar panels to electric cars. Due to environmental and foreign policy concerns, they also have an uncertain future. Rare earth elements are used in everything from renewables to spacecraft and play a critical role in today’s world. Their importance in our society will only increase in the coming years …

How Many Electric Cars are on the Road Today?

Electric cars are growing in popularity year after year. Learn why and find out what the future may hold. The electric car industry is booming. In some countries, electric cars are quickly becoming more the norm than the exception. Look at Norway – in 2019, electric car sales reached a record high, constituting almost 60% …

Does Wind Power Have Any Disadvantages?

Here are the most common concerns raised about wind power. When it comes to renewables and clean electricity, wind power is leading the way in electricity generation. However, no power source is perfect, and several important concerns have emerged about wind. Considering installing a residential wind turbine? Or just looking into whether wind energy is …

Competitive METED Rates Yield Savings Against Default Price

Current METED competitive rates are providing substantial savings opportunities for residential customers looking to lower their electric bill.  The current METED price to compare rate, which is charged to all customers in the area who do not choose a competitive rate plan, has been steady at $0.0684 since December 1, 2018.  The lowest competitive METED …

Main Electricity Generation Sources in Pennsylvania

Holding both the coal-rich Appalachian Mountains and the Marcellus Shale, Pennsylvania is rich in both coal and natural gas.  “Although the state is among the top 10 consumers of coal, natural gas, petroleum products, and electricity, it is the second largest net supplier of total energy to other states,” says the Energy Information Administration.  Pennsylvania is the …

Lowest Baltimore Electricity Rates

Maryland cities that deregulated their energy markets more than a decade ago are seeing an expansion in market activity as both customers and suppliers are exploring their options to benefit from the energy choice laws.  The expansion and benefits have been the greatest in Baltimore, the largest city in the state.  For electricity suppliers benefiting …

Benefits of Using Natural Gas as an Energy Source

An economical solution to electricity generation. There are numerous advantages besides cheap electricity that natural gas has to offer. Natural gas is not only abundant but additionally serves as a reliable, clean, cost-effective, and safe solution to our energy needs. If you’re looking to learn more about the benefits of natural gas, then this article …

Negative Environmental Effects of Electric Cars

The majority of people assume that electric cars provide an obvious benefit to the environment and are thus the future of the auto industry.  However, upon a deep dive into the statistics many people might start wondering:  Will purchasing an electric car reduce my carbon footprint? Are you wondering whether investing in an electric car …

Why Does the PECO Price to Compare Change Often?

If you’ve lived in the greater Philadelphia area for a long time there is a chance that you have grown accustomed to accepting and paying whatever rate PECO Energy slaps on the monthly electric bill.  Since Pennsylvania electricity choice became an active market in the PECO service area in 2010 you may have noticed that …

Top Electricity Generation Sources in Texas

From traditional sources like coal to up-and-comers like wind and solar, here’s how Texans get their electricity. Though Texas led the country in oil production in 2016, it has also achieved impressive results with alternative fuels. These up-and-coming energy production leaders are on track to dominate electricity generation in Texas in the not-so-distant future. This …

3 Surprising Benefits of Nuclear Energy

The U.S. produces the largest amount of nuclear energy of any nation in the world. “It generated just under 805 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in 2017—enough to power 73 million homes,” says Energy.gov. Operable nuclear reactors totaled 99 in the same year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Nuclear plants and the …

Massachusetts Electricity Generation Sources

As a highly populated state, Massachusetts consumes more electricity than it generates. To be exact, it consumes 12 times as much as it produces. However, Massachusetts is also a leader in renewable electricity generation technologies. Read on to learn about the fast-changing landscape of energy production in the Bay State. Natural Gas As coal and …

Harmful Impacts of Using Coal for Electricity Generation

Although coal remains widely used throughout the world, coal-powered electricity is under attack as countries and the private sector are increasingly seeing more options to generate electricity supply for a service area. The U.K. plans to cease all coal-powered electricity production by 2025, and in the U.S., coal consumption is dropping to the lowest level …

4 Factors that Determine Wholesale Electricity Prices

If you’re a large electricity buyer, this guide will help you get the best value for your money. Electricity is typically sold wholesale before consumers purchase it at retail prices. If you’re a large industrial business, you may have a wholesale purchasing agreement for your power. That means you get wholesale electricity prices in exchange …

Connecticut Businesses Face Electricity Price Hike to Start New Year

Many Connecticut business owners will get a sticker shock in February when they receive their Eversource electric bill. The February electric bills will contain fees and charges for electricity service for the majority of the month of January. On January 1, 2019 small and medium sized businesses received a large bump in the generation supply …

BGE Electric Supply Price Comparison 2019 Information

As 2019 begins, residential customers in the BGE service area in Maryland are being offered attractive electricity rates that can assist in lowering their electric bills.   In the first five months of the new year, the default electricity supply price is set at $0.08076.  Meanwhile, several competitive suppliers are offering fixed rates below $0.080 resulting …

Benefits of Installing a Home Solar Panel System

Learn how a solar panel system benefits homeowners as well as the planet. Solar energy systems bring important benefits for homeowners as well as the broader economy. This option, cleaner and greener than traditional power sources, will also contribute to the health of our planet. Wondering if solar will work in your area? According to …

United Illuminating Standard Service Rate Increase Announced

New electricity suppliers are offering service in the United Illuminating territory in Connecticut as the energy choice market continues to expand offering better price options for consumers in light of a recently announced rate increase by the utility.  United Illuminating informed their residential customer base that the standard service rate would increase at the beginning …

The Top Electricity Generation Sources in New Jersey

Learn where your electricity comes from in the Garden State. New Jersey relies on a strong balance of traditional and newer power sources to meet statewide electricity needs. Less than a tenth of the power used in New Jersey comes from outside the state, says the Energy Information Administration. Read on to learn how the …

Eversource Eastern Massachusetts Customers Face 2019 Price Hike

Massachusetts energy customers residing in the eastern part of the state who receive their electricity bill from Eversource Energy (formerly NSTAR) are facing a large price hike on the basic service rate portion of the bill. The rate increase is set to go into effect on January 1, 2019 and will be the first rate …

Key Facts About Energy Deregulation

The energy industry has remained regulated longer than many others, beginning in its infancy. Here’s how it works, along with some key milestones. Energy deregulation is a controversial topic, to say the least. Proponents argue that it will improve consumer choices and investment in promising new technologies; opponents say it leads to unfair rate hikes. …

5 Surprising Facts About Early Electricity Production

Learn about little-known developments in the early generation of electricity. People have known electricity exists for thousands of years–the ancient Greeks and Egyptians were aware of it. However, people have only been generating electricity for about 250 years. Aside from Franklin’s kite experiment and Edison’s light bulb, the early years of electricity production were filled …

How Did the Modern Electric Grid Evolve?

After many years of trial and error, the modern grid finally emerged. The grid encompasses the entire system that brings power to customers–all the power lines, transformers, and substations involved. As you might imagine, the grid didn’t emerge overnight. Rather, the concept and its implementation evolved in phases, beginning after the technology to bring power …

5 Discoveries That Created the Modern Electric Industry

Learn about historic milestones that made it possible to flip on the lights today (aside from the lightbulb itself!).   The 1800s were ripe with electrical experiments and innovations that set the stage for the modern electrical industry. It’s tough to create a list of the most important discoveries, as a sweeping range of inventions …

6 Easy Tips for Reducing Your Electricity Bill

You might think reducing your electric bill takes a huge amount of time and planning, but these simple changes are a breeze. When you think about ways to lower your energy bill, are energy-saving appliances the first thing that comes to mind? They can certainly be valuable, especially if you’re already looking to replace an …

How to Finance a Solar Energy System

Most people can’t pay for a solar installation out of pocket. Fortunately, a range of financing options can help you get your project off the ground. Image Source Solar energy can be an expensive investment upfront, but it typically pays off–especially if you have some help in purchasing it. Fortunately, an array of programs help …

7 Ways to Save Energy by Landscaping

Reduce your energy costs with landscaping choices that also beautify your yard. Careful landscaping can reduce your energy bill by 15 to 50%, says Jeff Dondero in The Energy-Wise Home. By strategically regulating airflow and temperature, you’ll let nature do the work of heating and cooling your home. As a bonus, you’ll end up with …

An Easy Guide to Your Electric Bill

Why do you need to understand your electric bill? Because it will help you figure out how you might be able to cut costs.   Many people want to better understand their electricity bill for one simple purpose: To cut costs. They want to know what they’re paying for, and if they can reduce their …

Choice is Open in West Penn Power

Recent increases in the standard default electric generation rate has lead to a number of first time electricity choice shoppers in the West Penn Power service area in Pennsylvania. On June 1, 2018 the West Penn Power price to compare rate increased by 7.8% from $0.06085 to $0.0656. Though other service areas in Pennsylvania have …

Compare Delaware Electricity Supplier Offers

Electricity choice in Delaware has come along way over the last decade. Once upon a time, despite legislation that allowed consumers to purchase their power from alternative companies, few suppliers had actually moved into the state to give consumers options. Today the market landscape is much different as close to a dozen competitive suppliers compete …

PPL Business Price to Compare Increase in December 2017

If you own a business in Pennsylvania and still use PPL (Pennsylvania Power and Light) as your default supplier you can expect a higher electric bill in January. Starting in December the Business PPL Price-to-Compare rate will increase to 7.701 cents per kWh. According to Papowerswitch.com, more than 55% of PPL customers have switched over …

Switch Energy Suppliers in Boston Before 2018 Rate Increase Hits

Many residential electricity consumers in the Boston area will see a large increase on their electric bills in the early part of 2018. Eversource Energy, the company responsible for delivering power to all properties in the city of Boston and surrounding suburbs, recently announced that they will be increasing their default rate for electricity supply …

Find the Lowest Eversource Connecticut Electricity Supplier

Eversource Energy, the largest electricity supplier in Connecticut, recently announced that they will be raising their supply charges for their residential customers in Connecticut. Customers will see their supply price jump from $0.08014 per KWh to $0.09078 on January 1, 2018. The rate increase represents a 13.27% rise that will be seen on Eversource electric …

Business Electricity Rates Offer Savings to JCPL New Jersey Area

Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) serves over 1.1 million customers in central and northern New Jersey. Thanks to the New Jersey Energy Choice Program business customers that are serviced by JCP&L are free to shop around for a competitive supplier for their generation charge. According to the New Jersey Electric Switching Statistics, more than …

Lowest Electricity Prices in PEPCO Washington DC

States that have deregulated their energy markets have seen an increase in the number of participating electricity shoppers in recent years. Now the nation’s capital city is starting to share in that success as the Washington DC electricity choice market develops rapidly. The unbundling of PEPCO DC in 2001 has allowed consumers to shop for …

First Energy Updates their JCPL Electricity Prices for 2017 Summer

The First Energy New Jersey Utility Jersey Central Power & Light (JCPL) announced their default prices for the next twelve months. Since the inception of New Jersey energy choice JCPL has followed the same pattern of changing their default rates, known as ‘Basic Generation Service Rates’. Customers on the basic generation service rate see their …

Eversource Connecticut to Raise Default Rates in July 2017

Eversource Energy recently announced a price hike for their Connecticut customers on the default generation rate. All residential and business customers in Connecticut who are serviced by Eversource Energy, and who are not purchasing their power from a competitive electricity company, will be effected by the rate increase. Customers who are currently on the default …

Compare Competitive Electric Rates to the PPL Price to Compare

Adversaries to Pennsylvania Energy Choice laws are increasingly finding it difficult to argue against the success of the state’s competitive power market. The Pennsylvania Power & Light service area in particular has consistently been one of the most successful energy choice markets in the world in regards to customer and supplier participation. Both customer and …