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Why Get Deregulated Electricity?

Illinois is one of many states with deregulated electricity. So what exactly is electricity deregulation? Until a few years ago, the electricity market in Illinois was a monopoly and electric consumers did not have a choice with regard to choosing their electric providers. After electric deregulation, electric consumers are now able to choose their electricity company from a handful of suppliers in the Illinois market.

One important thing that did not change is that regardless of which provider you choose and which electric rate plan you are on, the reliability of your service does not change. Depending on what area of Illinois you live in, your electric utility, or "poles and wires" company will remain as is.
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Electric Rates in Illinois

For most people, electricity costs laregely depend on where in Illinois you live, when you use electricity and how much electricity you use. There are also electric plans for people who want a simple and easy to understand electric bill.

Illinois Gas and Electricity .com has helps thousands of electricity customers from everywhere else in Illinois each month compare rates from among the most trusted and reliable names in Illinois.

Some electric companies in Illinois charge higher rates (or so called "customer service charges") if you don't use much electricity in some months. Others charge more during summer months when demand for electricity is higher.

It pays to take all the factors into consideration when you make your electric choice so you can maximize your savings. Some of the factors that you should take into consideration when choosing your electric plan:

  • Does your electric provider charge more in summer or winter months?
  • Does your electric provider "pass-through" and charges that other electric providers do not?
  • Are you able to reach your electric provider's customer service department in a reasonable amount of time?
  • What are the deposit requirements?
  • What is the early termination penalty? Will this be charges if you have to move?

Ask any electric provider these questions before signing on with them. If you can minimize your household's electric use during these periods or get better electric management plans that have cheaper rates during these periods of high electric use, you are in actual fact saving lots of money in the long run!
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Energy Consulting - How it Works

We've taken all the guesswork out of buying electricity and switching energy companies. Whether you wish to procure electricity at the lowest rate for your business or you want competetive fixed rate energy plans for your home, we serve to demystify the often complex and confusing process of understanding electricity and making wise purchasing decisions for your power. Our energy industry knowledge, supplier relationships, up-to-date low available rates and live expert help through talented Consultants affords our clients a cutting edge resource just a phone call away. Stop the hassles and start saving now - Call 1-800-997-6050.

Another extremely powerful tool we use with our clients is our knowledge of which power products and providers may be specifically suited to our clients. There are a variety of ways to buy power in Illinois that, depending on a client's power consumption, offer significant cost advantages over the alternatives. An agriculture operation may consume power in the evening, but not have a high enough load to justify the utility installing a meter that reads usage every 15 minutes. We would offer that client the solution of installing a 15 minute "IDR meter" so that they are able to take advantage of their off-peak load, thus reducing their costs by as much as 40%. There are literally hundreds of ways we help our clients reduce costs beyond the initial reverse auction.
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Electricity Choices For Home and Business

As you may now have learned, Illinois is one of a handful of states that has given consumers choice by breaking up the electricity monopolies (deregulated). You now have the power to choose from a diverse array of electricity suppliers for your home or business. IllinoisGasandElectricity.com helps you make a selection based on your individual preferences of term, product type, price and company.

"Always Do The Right Thing"

That's our motto here. We place a high value on our customer's experience finding the optimum electricity savings and strive to fulfill your expectation to deal with a friendly, knowledgeable, experienced and local person a phone call or email away. Each one of our talented energy consultants helps hundreds of businesses achieve imrpoved service, superior savings with a lessened burden knowing that there is a familiar voice a phone call away ready to help with any issue that arises.

Formulate a Plan

If your business is like so many others right now, you need help formulating an energy plan that meets your business's needs. Most often, that is a reduced price paid on your monthly electricity bills without sacrificing reliability. Savings to overhead expenses like power is a direct increase to your bottom line. Retail electric providers in Illinois are competing for your business. Don't wait to compare your choices.
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