Starting & Switching Electricity Service
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How to set up new electricity service, switch suppliers, transfer service when moving, and understand your options in Massachusetts.
Switching is free: Massachusetts law guarantees your right to switch suppliers with no fees. Your utility handles delivery and billing—switching only changes where your electricity generation comes from.
How to Switch Electricity Providers: Step-by-Step Guide
Switch electricity suppliers in 5 minutes: Get your account number from AEP Ohio, Duke Energy, PECO, or Eversource bill. Compare rates on PUCO Apples to Apples or ElectricRates.org. Enroll online. Switch completes in 1-2 billing cycles with zero service interruption.
Massachusetts Basic Service vs Competitive Suppliers Guide
MA Attorney General data: competitive supply customers lost $73.7 million vs Basic Service in one year. Eversource and National Grid Basic Service rates update every 6 months and often beat supplier offers. Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs may offer better value. Compare on ElectricRates.org.
Best Time to Switch Electricity Providers: Rate Timing Guide
Best times to switch: Spring (March-May) and Fall (September-November) when PJM wholesale rates drop 15-25%. Avoid summer AC season and winter heating peaks. Ohio PUCO updates Price to Compare in June and December. Set a calendar reminder 60 days before your contract ends, then compare rates on ElectricRates.org.
First-Time Electricity Switcher: Complete Checklist 2026
First-time switcher checklist: 1) Find account number on your AEP Ohio/Duke Energy/PECO/Eversource bill. 2) Note your Price to Compare rate. 3) Compare certified suppliers on ElectricRates.org. 4) Enroll online in 5 minutes. 5) Verify switch after 1-2 billing cycles.
How to Transfer Electricity Service When Moving (2026 Guide)
Moving? Call AEP Ohio (1-800-672-2231), Duke Energy (1-800-544-6900), PECO (1-800-494-4000), or Eversource (1-800-592-2000) 2-3 days before move date. Your competitive supplier contract may transfer to your new address if same utility territory. Compare new rates on ElectricRates.org.
Smart Enroll: Automatic Electricity Rate Switching 2026
Smart Enroll automatically monitors electricity rates and switches you to better options without ongoing involvement. One-time Letter of Authorization. No credit checks. Available in AEP Ohio, Duke Energy, PECO, PPL Electric, Eversource, National Grid, PSE&G, and Pepco territories across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington DC.
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