For New Jersey energy – a portion of your gas or electric bill concerning the supply of that energy source is separated from the delivery portion of your energy bill. This has opened the door for competition amongst suppliers of the energy source allowing the consumer to shop for the best price. This does not affect the delivery of the energy source, the gas or electricity will still be delivered by the same wires, poles and pipes. The distributor will also be the company that responds to any emergency or issues regarding the energy source. The decision to buy from a different supplier other than the utility company is simply an economic choice and does have any impact on the safety or reliability of your energy services.