How It Works

Switching is Convenient

Switching is simple and will not interrupt your electricity service. The only change is the company selling you power. Your local electric utility company will continue to maintain the infrastructure delivering the electricity, thus the reliability of your service will not be affected by your choice of provider.

We handle the switching so it's simple and worry-free. You will not be required to contact your current provider to cancel your contract.

Search - Search for electricity suppliers in your area.
Switch - Switch to the electricity supplier with the lowest rates.
Save - Save 5% - 10% off your annual utility bill.

When Does Switching Occur

Your new electric service plan will take effect on your next scheduled meter read (normally at the end of your current billing cycle). With Power2Switch, you can request your meter to be read earlier, which will allow your new provider to start serving you sooner.

Contracts and Terms

Some Electricity Suppliers offer plans with no minimum contract period, and others may offer plans with contract periods as long as three years or more. Contracts with minimum terms may have a penalty if you cancel before the contract period ends. Our system will automatically notify you before your contract period ends, allowing you to renew service or choose another provider before your contract ends.

Fixed and Variable Electricity Rates

A fixed electricity rate will generally remain the same throughout the term of a contract (with minor exceptions) and a variable electricity rate can go up or down based on the monthly changes in the electricity market. If you choose a plan with a long contract period and a fixed rate, you will have certainty that your price will not change during that time. While this may help your household budgeting, if market prices fall you may have to wait until your contract expires to enjoy a lower price. Variable rate plans can provide the benefit of an immediate pass-through of falling market prices, but will also rise if natural gas and electricity prices spike due to natural disasters or cold winters. Make sure you understand how and under what conditions your rate can change when selecting a plan, and pick the one that's right for your needs.