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What is Deregulation?

Without getting into an ECON 200 course, energy deregulation is destruction of monopolies on the sale and purchase of electricity and natural gas. One by one state governments are giving the power to the people to choose their energy provider.

The most common misconception is the difference between the utility and the supplier. In most areas, the large utility is percieved as the only option for energy. However, in most areas their are a Plethora of energy supply options at your disposal.

Don't worry your trusty utility company will still service your lines and rest assured they will still give you a bill. However, in this new competitve market you have the power to choose who will provide you with the most custom energy solutions.