In a competitive energy market, several key players work together to ensure reliable service and give you the power to choose the best energy plan for your needs:
- Generators: These companies produce the electricity that powers your home. They generate energy from a variety of sources, including natural gas, coal, nuclear, wind, and solar.
- Suppliers: Suppliers purchase energy on the open market and compete with one another to offer plans tailored to your needs—often featuring fixed or variable rates, contract flexibility, renewable options, rewards, and other perks.
- Utilities: Your local utility company is responsible for delivering energy to your home, maintaining the infrastructure (like power lines and gas pipelines), responding to outages or emergencies, and typically issuing your monthly bill—even if you choose a different supplier.