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What does price to compare mean?
The price to compare is the standard rate for electricity or natural gas offered by your local utility company. Consumers in deregulated energy markets can compare rates between their utility and independent suppliers to find the best deal. Choose Energy can help you explore energy supplier rates to determine if a better offer is available. Enter your ZIP code or call our experts to start shopping.
Deregulated energy markets in the U.S.
There are 32 states, plus Washington, D.C., offering some form of deregulation for electricity, natural gas, or both. In some states, including Texas, customers cannot purchase energy from their utility and must sign up for a plan with a retail energy provider (REP). Other states, such as Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Massachusetts, allow residents to shop for electricity service from their local utility or a provider.
| California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida |
| Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Kansas | Kentucky |
| Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Montana |
| Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico |
| New York | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island |
| South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Virginia | West Virginia |
| Wisconsin | Wyoming | District of Columbia |
Check your price to compare
You can find your price to compare on your utility’s website or on your monthly energy bill. Explore the PTC from utility companies in major deregulated states in the following table. All rates are shown in cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) and are accurate at the time of writing.
Connecticut
| Utility company | Price to compare rate | PTC valid through |
|---|---|---|
| Eversource Energy | 11.58 | December 31, 2026 |
| United Illuminating | 11.99 | December 31, 2026 |
Maine
| Utility company | Price to compare rate | PTC valid through |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power | 12.72 | December 31, 2026 |
| Versant Power | 18.54 | October 1, 2027 |
Massachusetts
| Utility company | Price to compare rate | PTC valid through |
|---|---|---|
| Eversource Energy | 13.68 | July 31, 2026 |
| National Grid | 15.48 | July 31, 2026 |
| Unitil | 14.30 | July 31, 2026 |
New Jersey
| Utility company | Price to compare rate | PTC valid through |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Electric | 16.85 | Effective June 1, 2026 |
| Jersey Central Power & Light | 16.48 | Effective June 1, 2026 |
| Public Service Electric & Gas | Varies by rate class and usage |
New Hampshire
| Utility company | Price to compare rate | PTC valid through |
|---|---|---|
| Eversource | 11.30 | July 31, 2026 |
| Liberty Utilities | 13.74 | July 31, 2026 |
| New Hampshire Electric Co-op | 22.05 | Effective February 1, 2026 |
| Unitil | 12.06 | July 31, 2026 |
Ohio
| Utility company | Price to compare rate | PTC valid through |
|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | 10.97 | September 30, 2026 |
| AES Ohio | 10.86 | May 31, 2027 |
| Duke Energy | 10.69 | July 31, 2026 |
| Ohio Edison | 10.92 | September 30, 2026 |
| The Illuminating Company | 11.16 | September 30, 2026 |
| Toledo Edison | 11.10 | September 30, 2026 |
Pennsylvania
| Utility company | Price to compare rate | PTC valid through |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Light Co. | 14.14 | November 30, 2026 |
| Metropolitan Edison | 13.95 | November 30, 2026 |
| PECO | 11.76 | November 30, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania Electric (PENELEC) | 13.14 | November 30, 2026 |
| Penn Power | 13.48 | November 30, 2026 |
| PPL Electric Utilities | 13.15 | November 30, 2026 |
| West Penn Power | 12.08 | November 30, 2026 |
Shop for low rates on Choose Energy
Compare your utility’s PTC to electric and natural gas rates on Choose Energy’s free marketplace. Here’s how to explore your options:
- Enter your ZIP code. Find accurate and affordable rates from energy suppliers in your area.
- Browse available plans. Use our marketplace filters to compare prices, providers, plan lengths, and more.
- Sign up in minutes. Once you find the best plan, sign up online or over the phone.
For extra guidance, call an energy agent at the number on your screen to discuss the best fit for you.