Green supplier comparison
Inspire vs Clearview Energy
Inspire Clean Energy and Clearview Energy both prioritize renewable plans in their Pennsylvania offerings. Here's how their green plan portfolios compare.
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Written by John Spencer
Updated May 2026
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What you're actually comparing
Both Inspire Clean Energy and Clearview Energy position themselves in the green energy space, but with different approaches:
- Inspire Clean Energy — specializes exclusively in 100% renewable plans. Their entire business model is green energy. All their PA plans are 100% renewable-backed.
- Clearview Energy — offers competitive rates with green options. Their portfolio includes plans with varying renewable percentages. Current PA plans may have partial renewable content.
Both suppliers use Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for their green plans. RECs match your usage with renewable generation on the grid. The difference is Inspire's exclusive focus versus Clearview's broader approach combining competitive rates with green options.
Inspire Clean Energy
Parent company
Inspire Energy Holdings
Established
2014
Customers (nationwide)
1+ million
States served
6 states
PA PUC license
Active
Green energy options
Yes
Clearview Energy
Parent company
Clearview Energy Group
Established
2008
Customers (nationwide)
Serves multiple states
States served
10+ states
PA PUC license
Active
Green energy options
Limited
Current plans from each supplier
Fixed-rate plans (3+ months) from each supplier, sorted by rate.
Inspire Clean Energy plans (May 2026)100% renewable
Inspire Clean Energy
Inspire is a clean energy supplier on a mission to give consumers better options when it comes to their electricity. With our fixed-rate plan, we offer a secure rate, personalized expert support, and …
Available in PECO Energy Co territory
Inspire Clean Energy
Inspire is a clean energy supplier on a mission to give consumers better options when it comes to their electricity. With our fixed-rate plan, we offer a secure rate, personalized expert support, and …
Available in West Penn Power territory
Inspire Clean Energy
Inspire is a clean energy supplier on a mission to give consumers better options when it comes to their electricity. With our fixed-rate plan, we offer a secure rate for 12 months, personalized expert…
Available in PECO Energy Co territory
Inspire Clean Energy
Inspire is a clean energy supplier on a mission to give consumers better options when it comes to their electricity. With our fixed-rate plan, we offer a secure rate for 12 months, personalized expert…
Available in West Penn Power territory
Inspire Clean Energy
Inspire is a clean energy supplier on a mission to give consumers better options when it comes to their electricity. With our fixed-rate plan, we offer a secure rate, personalized expert support, and …
Available in Duquesne Light Co territory
Inspire's best fixed-rate plan is 10.36¢/kWh. All 14 plans are 100% renewable-backed.
Clearview Energy plans (May 2026)
Clearview Energy
ClearGuarantee6Plus: 6 Month fixed rate term with a $19.99 base fee. For more details on this product, please call us at 1-888-512-8994 or visit us at www.clearviewenergy.com.
Available in PECO Energy Co territory
Clearview Energy
ClearGuarantee12Plus: 12 Month fixed rate term with a $19.99 base fee. For more details on this product, please call us at 1-888-512-8994 or visit us at www.clearviewenergy.com.
Available in PECO Energy Co territory
Clearview Energy
ClearGuarantee6Plus: 6 Month fixed rate term with a $9.99 base fee. For more details on this product, please call us at 1-888-512-8994 or visit us at www.clearviewenergy.com.
Available in PECO Energy Co territory
Clearview Energy
ClearGuarantee24Plus: 24 Month fixed rate term with a $19.99 base fee. For more details on this product, please call us at 1-888-512-8994 or visit us at www.clearviewenergy.com.
Available in PECO Energy Co territory
Clearview Energy
ClearGuarantee9Plus: 9 Month fixed rate term with a $19.99 base fee. For more details on this product, please call us at 1-888-512-8994 or visit us at www.clearviewenergy.com.
Available in PECO Energy Co territory
Clearview's best fixed-rate plan is 9.59¢/kWh. Their PA portfolio includes 34 residential plans across 4 different term lengths.
Other PA suppliers may offer lower rates or different green options. This page compares these two specific suppliers — for the full picture across all PA-licensed competitive suppliers, see our Best Green Energy Plans page.
48 plans from these two suppliers of 781 total PA plans
How Inspire and Clearview compare
Best fixed-rate plans
Inspire (100% renewable)
10.36¢
3-month term
Clearview
9.59¢
6-month term
Renewable energy approach
Inspire: All plans are 100% renewable-backed. This is their core value proposition — if you want guaranteed 100% renewable sourcing, Inspire delivers that across their entire portfolio.
Clearview: Offers competitive rates with renewable options. Their portfolio includes plans with varying renewable percentages. Check individual plan details for specific renewable content.
Both use RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates) for their green energy sourcing. Learn more about RECs →
Plan diversity
Inspire offers 14 plans with term lengths of 3 months, 12 months.
Clearview offers 34 plans with term lengths of 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 24 months.
Clearview's larger portfolio gives more options across term lengths. Inspire's focused approach means every plan is 100% renewable.
When each supplier fits better
When Inspire makes more sense
- You want guaranteed 100% renewable energy — that's non-negotiable
- You prefer a supplier whose entire business is green energy
- You don't need to compare non-renewable options
When Clearview makes more sense
- You want competitive rates with some renewable content
- You want more plan options to choose from
- Rate is your primary consideration, with green as secondary
Note: These observations reflect each supplier's current Pennsylvania plan portfolio as of May 2026. Verify specific renewable content percentages in each plan's documentation before enrolling.
What's the same regardless of which you choose
- Your utility continues delivering electricity and handling outages
- Both are PA PUC-licensed and bound by PA consumer protection rules
- Green plans from both use Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
- Switching takes 1-2 billing cycles
- Neither requires a deposit for residential enrollment
See which green plans are available at your address
Plan availability varies by utility territory. Enter your ZIP to see which plans are available in your area.
What to verify before enrolling
Verify the renewable content percentage
Check the Plan Information Document (PID) for specific renewable content. "Green" can mean different percentages — verify it meets your expectations.
Understand the rate after the initial term
Both suppliers' plans roll to a higher variable rate when the fixed term ends. Set a calendar reminder 30 days before term-end.
Check the early termination fee
ETFs typically range $50-$200. Verify the specific amount before signing.
Verify PA PUC license status
Both suppliers hold active PA PUC licenses. Verify at puc.pa.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better-quality green energy sourcing?
Both suppliers use Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to match usage with renewable generation. Inspire's entire portfolio is 100% renewable-backed. Clearview offers a mix of plans with varying renewable percentages. The RECs themselves work the same way — verify specific REC sourcing details in each plan's disclosure documents.
How do Inspire and Clearview price their plans?
Inspire uses standard per-kWh pricing for their PA fixed-rate plans. Clearview also uses per-kWh pricing. Current lowest rates: Inspire 10.36¢/kWh, Clearview 9.59¢/kWh.
Which supplier has more plans available in PA?
Clearview currently offers 34 fixed-rate plans in PA; Inspire offers 14. Clearview's larger portfolio includes more options across term lengths and utility territories.
Does choosing a green supplier change my utility service?
No. Your utility (PECO, PPL, Duquesne Light, etc.) continues delivering electricity regardless of supplier choice. The same electrons flow to your home — the difference is how the supplier accounts for your usage through RECs.
Are these suppliers' green claims legitimate?
Both are PA PUC-licensed and must comply with disclosure requirements. Green plans use Renewable Energy Certificates to match usage with renewable generation — this is the standard mechanism for retail green energy in deregulated markets. Verify specific claims in each plan's documentation.
Related resources
Plan data sourced from PA Power Switch and updated weekly. Supplier metadata from public corporate records. Read our methodology →
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