In July, almost 38,000 Reliant Energy customers will be able to buy electricity from six different energy companies. The theory behind the deregulation is that competition will mean less expensive electricity. Under the new plan, Reliant Energy and five other electricity companies will sell electricity to energy marketing companies, which will then resell it to consumers. Consumer Alvin Hawkins said that he is interested in the plan. If there is a possibility that I could get a better rate than Reliant Energy, then I will definitely switch.
Some consumers are concerned about the reliability of alternative energy companies.
It is too new. Waters Davis, spokesman for Reliant Energy, said that all of the companies are working to ensure nothing goes wrong. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Quotes delayed a minimum of 20 min.