Energy Consulting & supply channel

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In recent years, some states have made changes to the energy industry regulations to increase competition among energy providers. This process, called deregulation, splits up the utility company monopolies by separating the production of energy from its distribution. This separation allows for more competition and gives customers more choices.

Instead of being limited to their local utility company or regional monopolies for both electricity and natural gas, customers now have the opportunity to work with Energy Consultants to choose from a variety of service and rate options. This way, customers can select where they purchase their power, similar to how they can choose which insurance company covers their automobile or home.

Despite the changes in regulations, the neighborhood utility company will still provide power distribution over their lines. From the customer's perspective, nothing will change when switching contracted rates. There will be no disruption of services, and their current utility provider will continue to maintain service, bill their account, and provide the same electricity and quality as before. However, the bill will reflect a rate that is lower than what was previously contracted with the distributor or third-party supplier.

Optimal Electricity negotiates energy rates, including both electricity and natural gas, directly from suppliers in all deregulated markets across the United States.