Electric and natural gas service markets in the United States are becoming deregulated, or open for competition, on a State by State basis. With this resulting competition the consumer has a choice in electric and natural gas services and rate options. Consumers experienced a similar choice opportunity when the telephone service market was deregulated. This web site exists to provide consumers pertinent information about the choices and opportunities provided by deregulation. After you make your decision, you will be able to sign up with your supplier of choice online.
Generation is the production of electricity.
Transmission is the movement of that electricity from where it is produced to a local distribution system. Your existing electric distribution company will continue to be regulated and responsible for delivering the electricity you purchase from other suppliers. Likewise, your existing natural gas local distribution company will continue to be regulated and responsible for delivering the natural gas you purchase from other suppliers. The deregulation of each State's electricity and gas service markets allows consumers to choose among competing energy suppliers. The competition is intended to decrease the cost of energy to consumers and increase the level of customer service.