Electric utility companies

Written by Faith Foushee/

Edited by Hannah Hillson

Last updated 07/14/2023

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Key Points

  • Utility companies are assigned based on location and supply power to your home.
  • Electricity providers and utility companies have differing roles in deregulated energy markets.
  • Deregulation provides customers the power to choose energy plans based on their needs and priorities.

Find your natural gas or electric utility company

Seventeen U.S. states offer energy deregulation, which allows you to pick an energy provider and electricity plan that works best for you. While you have the power to choose your energy provider, the company that manages your electricity plan, your utility is assigned based on location and delivers the energy to your home. Enter your ZIP code on this page to explore the best electricity plans in your area, and continue reading to learn more about available utility companies.

How is a utility different from a provider?

In regulated energy states, there is no such thing as a retail provider. Instead, the utility company manages all parts of your service, including selling you a plan and delivering energy to your home or business. In deregulated areas, energy providers and utility companies have separate roles:

  • Energy providers sell you an energy plan and compete to offer the best rates.
  • Utility companies deliver power to your home, maintain power lines, and respond to outages. In some states, they also compete with providers to sell plans.

SaveOnEnergy helps you compare electricity plans from energy providers based on the features that matter most to you. After entering your ZIP code, you can narrow the options based on prices, features, and rate types. Once you select a plan and sign the contract, your utility company will deliver the energy to your home. You should also call your utility if you experience a power outage.

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

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