Our Methodology for Evaluating Natural Gas Providers We built this ranking to help households make clear, confident choices in deregulated natural-gas markets. It combines objective, public data with real-world customer signals, then translates everything into…
Shopping for an electricity plan in a deregulated state can feel both exciting and overwhelming. The good news? You have the power to choose. Unlike in regulated states where a single utility sets the price,…
Shopping for a natural gas plan can feel overwhelming at first, with terms like fixed rate, variable rate, usage tiers, and contract lengths popping up in every offer. But with a little guidance, you can…
When you’re shopping for a new electricity plan, it can feel like every provider is speaking a different language. That’s where the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) comes in. Think of it as the “nutrition label”…
Shopping for an electricity provider can feel overwhelming with so many plan types available. One option that often catches people’s eye is a free nights or free weekends plan. These can be a great fit…
When you’re shopping for a new electricity or natural gas provider, you might feel a little nervous about signing a contract. After all, what if you change your mind or find a better deal the…
What a Flat Rate Plan Is (And What They’re Not) A flat-rate (a.k.a. “flat-bill”) natural gas plan charges you the same dollar amount every month for the length of your contract, regardless of how many…
If you’re shopping for electricity in a deregulated state like Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New York, you might run into something called a bill credit plan (also known as a usage credit plan). These plans…
If you’ve looked at your electric bill and noticed a mysterious line item called a “TDU Delivery Charge”, you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not the first to wonder what the heck is this and…
A Renewable Energy Credit (REC), sometimes called a renewable energy certificate, represents the environmental benefits of generating one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity from a renewable energy source, like wind, solar, or hydropower. Think of a…