How to Compare Electricity Rates Online
Many states have a deregulated energy market, allowing customers to choose electricity companies based on price and other factors. Online sources are available to compare rates for your area.
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FInd Local Companies
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Use search engines to do a simple online search for companies that service your area. For instance, if you are looking for electricity companies in Austin, Texas, you could use the search term "electric companies in Austin, TX" to compile a list of local companies.
Visit Company Websites
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Because rates may vary within city or county boundaries, check with the specific companies that service your area. Create a list of companies that can provide service to your home or business. Typically, a visit to a company's website should provide rates for your zip code area. If the information is not available online, call the company's customer service number to inquire.
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Compile List and Rates
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After you have compiled your data, you can compare the rates for your area. Some websites simplify this process by keeping an online database of electric companies and their current rates. After obtaining answers to simple inquiries--your zip code and whether you seek rates for a business or home--such a website can provide you with a list of companies and their current rates.
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