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You should note that the real cost per kWh has the taxes amortized in. Sellers who quote you a crazy tiny price, with lower taxes, are being a little bit deceptive about their rates. Sure the taxes are lower ... because the energy price is lower. But your energy cost will still be the combined price of the energy, plus the taxes. So you won’t know what you’re actually paying until you can see a invoice at the combined costs, divide that amount by your total kWh used, and call that your price/kWh.

I switched to Energy Ogre back in October. I had been with Frontier Utilities, and was paying 8¢/kWh. Frontier was going to raise my rate to 10¢/kWh at renewal time, and denied that they could even offer me my old rate anymore. So I switched to Energy Ogre, and never looked back. I’m currently paying 7¢/kWh (combined). There are no contracts. Energy Ogre is always looking for better rates for you, and when they find one, they switch you over. All you have to do is OK the switch. They charge $10/month for this service. I live in a 5000 sq ft two story home with two HVAC units, so my energy bill could be substantial. A $10/month fee is insignificant, compared to what I’m saving on energy.....and they do the research for me. It’s been a painless experience so far, and I’m happy with it.

About a month after I switched to Energy Ogre, I got a phone call from Frontier Utilities, offering me a contract at my old rate. I told the woman that, unless they could beat my new rate, I wasn’t interested. The lady agreed that they couldn’t compete with that, and wished me well.

My son’s father in law has been an Energy Ogre customer for a few years now, and is completely satisfied. He’s way more frugal than I am.