If your contract with your REP expired and you are on a month to month rate, find out if you are being billed on a "market index rate" or on a variable rate. If you are on a variable rate, your electricity price for February was already set at the end of January. However, your price for March may be significantly higher. Most REPs are not currently accepting new customers due to the energy market conditions. But, that will change starting the week of February 22, once temperatures return to normal. You should compare electricity rates from multiple companies to get the best deal. If you are on a market index rate and your electricity price is tied to natural gas or the real price of energy, call your REP and ask to be switched to a fixed rate plan immediately. You may be able to negotiate a discount on your bill if you agree to a new contract. Your options to shop are limited; REPs are not currently accepting new customers due to market conditions. We expect some REPs to re-open enrollment for switches and move-ins on February 20. The rest will be accepting enrollments starting February 22.