Everything you need to know about energy deregulation, our process, and how we help you save.
Common Questions
Energy deregulation allows consumers to choose their electricity or natural gas supplier rather than being locked into their local utility. Ohio deregulated its energy market, meaning you can shop for better rates while your utility still handles delivery and line maintenance.
Yes — 100% free to you. Earthwise is compensated by energy suppliers when we make a successful match. This is built into their pricing and does not add cost to you. In fact, you almost always pay less than your utility's default rate.
No. Switching energy suppliers has zero effect on your service. Your lights stay on, your gas keeps flowing. The only thing that changes is the supplier name on your bill and the rate you pay.
Savings vary based on your current rate and usage. Residential customers typically save $60–$180/month. Commercial customers can save significantly more. We'll give you exact numbers based on your actual bills before you commit to anything.
We'll review your current contract and monitor the market on your behalf. When market conditions are at their best, we'll shop for your replacement plan and make sure you're positioned to take advantage of the right rate at the right time. If your current plan is already competitive, we'll tell you that too.
We serve customers across all deregulated energy markets in the United States. This includes states where both electricity and natural gas are deregulated (such as Ohio, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, California, Michigan, New Jersey, Maryland, and more), as well as several states that offer natural gas choice only. If you're unsure whether your state qualifies, just give us a call — we'll let you know right away.
Yes. Several supplier partners offer plans backed by wind or solar, or that include renewable energy credits. These are often priced comparably to standard plans. Just let us know you're interested and we'll include green options in your comparison.
About 10 minutes once you've chosen a plan. You'll see the new supplier reflected on your bill within 1–2 billing cycles. No installation, no technician visit, no disruption to your service.
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