Energy Deregulation

About Energy Deregulation

Energy deregulation is the process of removing government regulation from the energy industry, allowing consumers to choose their electricity supplier. In deregulated states, utilities deliver electricity but generation is open to competition.

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Learn more about Energy Deregulation in our guides:

• Ohio Energy Choice Complete Guide to Switching Suppliers

  Learn how Ohio Energy Choice works, compare suppliers through PUCO's Apples to Apples, and discover the step-by-step process to switch your electric provider.

  8 min read • Ohio

• Pennsylvania Power Switch Complete 2025 Guide to PA Electric Choice

  Learn how PA Power Switch works, compare licensed electricity suppliers, and understand your rights as a Pennsylvania energy consumer.

  7 min read • Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts Electricity Choice 2025 Guide to Competitive Power Suppliers

  Navigate Massachusetts electricity choice with confidence. Compare DPU-licensed suppliers and find competitive rates in the Bay State.

  7 min read • Massachusetts

• Energy Consumer Rights Complete 2025 Guide to Your Electricity Protections

  Your complete guide to energy consumer rights in deregulated markets. Understand state protections from PUCO, PA PUC, and MA DPU, plus how to file complaints and cancel contracts.

  13 min read • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts

• Fixed vs Variable Electricity Rates and Which Plan Type Saves More Money

  Should you lock in a fixed electricity rate or go variable? Learn the key differences between plan types and which option makes sense for your budget and risk tolerance.

  12 min read • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts

• Supply vs Delivery Charges on Your Electric Bill Complete 2025 Breakdown

  Your electric bill has two main parts: supply and delivery. Learn what each covers, why it matters for energy choice, and which charges you can reduce by switching suppliers.

  12 min read • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts

• What is Electricity Deregulation? Understanding Energy Choice in 2025

  Understand the basics of electricity deregulation, how competitive markets work, and why millions of Americans can now choose their power supplier.

  11 min read • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts

• Massachusetts Basic Service vs Competitive Supply and Which Is Right for You

  Massachusetts Attorney General data shows competitive supply customers lost $73.7 million compared to Basic Service in one year. Learn when switching makes sense and when to stay put.

  11 min read • Massachusetts

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Energy Deregulation is connected to these other entities in the energy ecosystem: