Tag Archives: Fixed Rate Electricity
Chicago Residents Can Shop Their Electricity — Most Don’t Know It
Illinois has been deregulated since 1997. ComEd and Ameren customers can choose a licensed ARES supplier. Natural gas is also shoppable under Nicor and Peoples Gas.
New Jersey Has the Highest Electricity Rates in the US — And a Deregulated Market to Fix That
NJ electricity rates average 17–21 cents/kWh — among the highest in the US. A fully deregulated market means you can shop third-party suppliers to cut that cost significantly.
Pennsylvania Has a Competitive Electricity Market — Most Residents Haven’t Used It
Pennsylvania deregulated electricity in 1997. PECO, PPL, and West Penn Power customers can all shop for a better rate — but most never do.
Best Electric Suppliers in New Jersey 2026: Compare Rates and Switch Your Energy Provider
New Jersey has some of the highest electricity rates in the US — and a fully deregulated market where you can shop third-party suppliers. Compare the best NJ electric suppliers in 2026 across PSE&G, JCP&L, and Atlantic City Electric territories.
Best Electricity Plans in Illinois 2026: Chicago and Suburbs Guide to Deregulated Energy
Illinois has a fully deregulated electricity market under ComEd and Ameren. Chicago and suburb residents can shop for alternative suppliers (ARES) to beat the utility's default rate. Compare the best Illinois electricity plans for 2026 and learn how to switch.
Cheapest Electricity in Texas 2026: City-by-City Rate Comparison Guide
Texas has over 100 competing electricity providers. This city-by-city guide compares the cheapest electricity rates in Houston, Dallas, Austin suburbs, Corpus Christi, and South Texas for 2026 — with tips to find the best rate at your exact zip code.
Best Electricity Rates in Pennsylvania 2026: Shop Suppliers and Stop Overpaying
Pennsylvania has one of the most competitive deregulated electricity markets in the US. Compare the best electricity suppliers in 2026 by territory — PECO, PPL, West Penn Power — and find rates that beat your utility's default Price to Compare.