Thus, you will have your electricity supplied by your ESCO and delivered by your utility. In addition to possibly receiving other services from your ESCO, the expectation of deregulation is that you should pay less for your electricity. The utility is expected to maintain the safety and reliability of the delivery system. The utility will continue to upkeep the lines and respond to service emergencies. Return to Top Savings Check your utility for rate reduction plans benefiting customers who remain with the utility.
Customers can also save by shopping for the best electricity prices offered by different ESCOs.
Customers who do not choose an ESCO, or who an ESCO chooses not to serve for various reasons will still receive service from the utility, but not necessarily at the cheapest price. How to Choose an ESCO First, contact your utility to find out if you are eligible for choosing your supplier at this time. Your utility can provide you with a list of ESCOs. Examine what each ESCO has to offer. Con Edison will give you an 18 month billing history for free.