Inspire Energy: Reviews, Rates, & Plans

Written by Luke Daugherty/

Edited by Hannah Whatley

Last updated 10/30/2023

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About Inspire Energy

Inspire Clean Energy, or Inspire Energy for short, has a mission to provide 100% clean energy to customers across the U.S. Founded in 2014, the company aims to help its customers offset their carbon footprints and combat climate change. Thus far, it has helped customers remove more than 8.1 billion pounds of carbon emissions from the atmosphere. Since 2021, the company has been a subsidiary of Shell.

Inspire Energy currently offers clean electric services in eight states and the District of Columbia, along with natural gas services in two states. Enter your ZIP code now to find out if Inspire Energy plans are available in your area.

Inspire Energy electricity plans

Inspire Energy offers the following options to electricity customers:

Unlimited 100% Clean Energy Subscription

You can opt for Inspire Energy’s flat rate which ensures you pay the same price for energy each month. This plan also offers unlimited usage — your bill for Inspire’s services will be the same no matter how much you use. Note that your utility charges can still fluctuate.

Pay-Per-Use Plan

Instead of the unlimited subscription model, you can choose a more traditional pay-per-use plan where you pay the same fixed rate per kilowatt-hour for your entire contract. With this plan, your bill for Inspire services can fluctuate based on how much energy you use. Your energy usage will still be offset with 100% clean energy generation.

Services offered by Inspire Energy

Inspire Energy for residential customers

Inspire Energy specializes in providing renewable electricity services to consumers across eight different states and the District of Columbia, along with clean natural gas in two states. The company offers fixed-rate and subscription-based prepaid plans. You can explore your Inspire Energy plan options by entering your ZIP code.

Inspire Energy for business customers

Inspire Energy currently serves residential customers. If you’re looking for a provider for your business, check out local business electricity rates to find a plan that fits your needs.

Green energy options with Inspire Energy

Inspire is an electric supplier that specializes in 100% green energy. Depending on where you live, you may have access to clean energy plans for your electricity and natural gas. The company works to offset its customers’ carbon emissions by purchasing renewable energy certificates from wind, hydro, and solar facilities to match your energy usage. For Inspire’s natural gas plans, the company pledges to make your gas usage carbon-neutral by funding carbon-reducing projects.

Other Inspire Energy initiatives

  • Reduced carbon footprint: According to the EPA, the average household generates approximately 14,020 pounds of CO2 emissions per year from electricity and 7,892 pounds of CO2 emissions from natural gas. Inspire works to reduce those emissions by offsetting your energy usage with renewable energy certificates. 
  • Referral program: Inspire Energy offers a referral program. Every person who signs up using your code earns a $50 Visa gift card for you and for themself. 
  • Reimbursements for switching: You could be eligible for reimbursement of up to $150 to cover cancellation fees when you switch from your current provider to Inspire Energy.
  • Risk-free subscription trial: If you choose the fixed-rate subscription option, you are only charged for the first month on a trial basis to ensure that you’re happy with the plan. If you decide the plan isn’t right for you, simply submit an Inspire energy cancellation request.

Inspire Energy service areas

Inspire Energy is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Inspire electric supplier services are available in Washington, D.C., Delaware, Illinois,Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The company offers natural gas in New Jersey and Ohio. If Inspire is available in your area, it will work with your local utility to provide service.

Contact your local utility to ensure Inspire Energy plans are available in your area.

SaveOnEnergy’s tips for easy electricity service setup

  • Read your plan’s Electricity Facts Label before signing up. It contains important information including:
    • Price per kilowatt-hour based on your energy usage
    • The plan’s percentage of renewable energy sourcing
    • Early termination fees
  • Enjoy hassle-free supplier setup. Once your order has been confirmed, your new supplier will set up service with your utility, or transmission and distribution service provider (TDSP) – but don’t worry, there shouldn’t be any interruption to your power during the switch.
  • Understand your electricity bill. Your local TDSP will still deliver your electricity and maintain electric infrastructure including meters and power lines. Your utility fees appear as TDU or TDSP charges on your monthly bill. They are independent of your supplier rate.

How to move or transfer service with Inspire Energy

Whether you’re an existing Inspire Energy customer or a new customer moving into one of its service areas, setting up services with Inspire is easy. Contact Inspire at 1-866-403-2620 to set up or transfer electricity services. If you’re moving, try to give your current provider at least two weeks’ notice, although you can usually cancel with at least a 48-hour notice. 

Inspire Energy electric rates in my area

As with any electricity company, Inspire Energy rates can vary by service area due to differences in utility transmission charges. Shopping for electricity rates near you ensures you get accurate rates for your area. 

Enter your ZIP code to compare Inspire clean energy rates with others near you.

Contact Inspire Energy

  • Headquarters: Santa Monica, CA.
  • Bill pay: Log into your Inspire Energy account here.
  • Customer service: Call ​​1-866-403-2620 or email help@inspirecleanenergy.com.
  • Outages: Contact your utility company.

Inspire Energy FAQs

  • The SaveOnEnergy marketplace makes it easy to compare plans from Inspire Energy and other providers in your area. Simply enter your ZIP code to find out what’s available near you.

  • Inspire Energy does not require a deposit for its subscription-based plans, making it a convenient option for customers who prefer no-deposit plans.

  • There are no Inspire Energy cancellation fees, and you’re free to cancel your services at any time with at least 30 days’ notice.

  • Patrick Maloney founded Inspire Energy in 2014.

Ready to shop for an energy plan? Let’s get you taken care of. Call: 1 (855) 209-8145

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