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Why Energy Deregulation Works for Consumers

With a focus on finding a way to help the environment, Green Choice Energy has a mission to provide customers with energy from 100 percent renewable sources. Established in 2014, Green Choice Energy offers renewable energy sources through hydropower, solar power, and wind power.

In the case of renewable energy, energy deregulation benefits consumers. Energy deregulation simply provides energy users with a choice in who supplies energy for them. In 2019, the country reached the 30th year of energy deregulation through the Natural Gas Wellhead Act, and since the late 1980s, every state in the country has one energy commodity deregulated.

The benefits to energy deregulation for users include being able to choose which plans work best for them. In a regulated market, consumers have no choice but to use the provided utility, making it difficult to determine how to strategize their energy use. In a deregulated market, the consumer can choose to go with a third-party supplier or experiment with different suppliers and products.

Not only does it assist the user in understanding energy costs, but it also empowers users to choose companies that use energy efficient practices. Deregulated energy allows consumers to predict their energy use and costs (energy supply rate) from month-to-month for budgeting purposes. In a regulated market, consumers are at the mercy of energy markets that might spike during high demand seasons, for example winter and summer. In a deregulated market, conversely, consumers can lock in a fixed in rate when the market is low and save money.
Why Energy Deregulation Works for Consumers
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