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Where you can choose your electricity supplier
Electricity choice is available in deregulated states. We're live in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Illinois, with more states on the way.
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You're probably overpaying for electricity
If you've never switched suppliers, you're on your utility's default service rate. This rate changes periodically through a regulatory process—and it's rarely the cheapest option available.
In deregulated states, licensed suppliers compete for your business. Many offer rates below the default, especially on fixed-rate plans that lock in your price for 6 to 24 months.
5-minute switch
Sign up online with a new supplier. No service interruption, no installer visit, no change to your utility relationship.
Same wires, same service
Your utility still delivers the power and handles outages. Only the generation charge on your bill changes.
Real savings potential
Depending on your usage and available rates, switching could save $100-300+ per year on a typical household bill.
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Average electricity rates by state
See how your state compares to the national average
14
Deregulated states
18.83¢
National avg · March 2026
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State | Avg Rate | Deregulated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 17.15¢/kWh | No | — |
| Alaska | 27.17¢/kWh | No | — |
| Arizona | 15.59¢/kWh | No | — |
| Arkansas | 13.63¢/kWh | No | — |
| California | 33.35¢/kWh | No | — |
| Colorado | 16.74¢/kWh | No | — |
| Connecticut | 30.47¢/kWh | Yes | Coming soon |
| Delaware | 17.64¢/kWh | Yes | Coming soon |
| District of Columbia | 25.00¢/kWh | Yes | Coming soon |
| Florida | 14.86¢/kWh | No | — |
| Georgia | 15.01¢/kWh | No | — |
| Hawaii | 42.23¢/kWh | No | — |
| Idaho | 13.01¢/kWh | No | — |
| Illinois | 18.86¢/kWh | Yes | Compare rates |
| Indiana | 17.85¢/kWh | No | — |
| Iowa | 13.42¢/kWh | No | — |
| Kansas | 15.34¢/kWh | No | — |
| Kentucky | 14.88¢/kWh | No | — |
| Louisiana | 14.16¢/kWh | No | — |
| Maine | 28.32¢/kWh | Yes | Coming soon |
| Maryland | 35.85¢/kWh | Yes | Coming soon |
| Massachusetts | 30.21¢/kWh | Yes | Coming soon |
| Michigan | 21.20¢/kWh | No | — |
| Minnesota | 15.08¢/kWh | No | — |
| Mississippi | 16.30¢/kWh | No | — |
| Missouri | 13.44¢/kWh | No | — |
| Montana | 13.48¢/kWh | No | — |
| Nebraska | 13.10¢/kWh | No | — |
| Nevada | 14.17¢/kWh | No | — |
| New Hampshire | 26.92¢/kWh | Yes | Coming soon |
| New Jersey | 23.49¢/kWh | Yes | Coming soon |
| New Mexico | 14.81¢/kWh | No | — |
| New York | 28.55¢/kWh | Yes | Coming soon |
| North Carolina | 16.00¢/kWh | No | — |
| North Dakota | 11.95¢/kWh | No | — |
| Ohio | 18.78¢/kWh | Yes | Compare rates |
| Oklahoma | 13.56¢/kWh | No | — |
| Oregon | 14.89¢/kWh | No | — |
| Pennsylvania | 20.92¢/kWh | Yes | Compare rates |
| Rhode Island | 29.91¢/kWh | Yes | Coming soon |
| South Carolina | 16.45¢/kWh | No | — |
| South Dakota | 14.29¢/kWh | No | — |
| Tennessee | 15.08¢/kWh | No | — |
| Texas | 16.39¢/kWh | Yes | Compare rates |
| Utah | 13.17¢/kWh | No | — |
| Vermont | 24.11¢/kWh | No | — |
| Virginia | 17.05¢/kWh | No | — |
| Washington | 14.40¢/kWh | No | — |
| West Virginia | — | No | — |
| Wisconsin | 18.80¢/kWh | No | — |
| Wyoming | — | No | — |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) • Average residential electricity prices
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about electricity deregulation and switching suppliers
In deregulated states, you can choose who supplies the electricity you use. Your utility still owns the wires and delivers power to your home, but you get to pick the company that generates it. This creates competition that can lead to lower rates and more plan options.
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