Switch Electric Supplier by State 2026

In a deregulated state, you can pick your electricity supplier — the company that generates and sells your power — separately from the utility that delivers it. Switching to a lower-rate supplier is often the fastest way to lower your bill. We cover the 9 major deregulated markets below.

Deregulated states (9)

• Connecticut — Variable — read the AG warnings
• Illinois — $50–$300/year
• Maryland — $50–$200/year for careful shoppers
• Massachusetts — Often negative — competitive suppliers usually cost more
• New Jersey — Variable — usually negative for residential
• New York — Often negative — proceed with caution
• Ohio — $150–$400/year
• Pennsylvania — $100–$300/year
• Texas — $200–$600/year

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