If you live in northern Illinois — Chicago and its suburbs — your electricity is delivered by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison), an Exelon subsidiary. But delivery and supply are two different things. Illinois deregulated its electricity market in the late 1990s, meaning you can choose a competitive retail electricity supplier for your power supply while ComEd…
Power to Choose (powertochoose.org) is the official electricity comparison website for Texas, operated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). It lists every residential electricity plan available from every licensed retail electric provider (REP) in your area — updated in real time. If you’re shopping for electricity in Texas and you’re not starting on…
Santanna Energy Services is a Chicago-based retail energy supplier offering electricity and natural gas in multiple deregulated states. Founded in 1988, Santanna is one of the older independent retail energy providers in the U.S. — predating the deregulation wave of the late 1990s. This review covers their current electricity plans, service territory, pricing approach, and…
Shell Energy is the retail electricity brand of Shell Energy North America, a subsidiary of Shell plc — one of the world’s largest integrated energy companies. In the U.S. retail market, Shell Energy operates primarily in Texas, offering residential and small business electricity plans through the ERCOT market. Here’s what consumers should know before choosing…
Pulse Power is a Houston-based retail electricity provider (REP) operating exclusively in the Texas ERCOT market. Founded in 2010, the company has built a track record for competitive fixed-rate pricing and straightforward plan structures. If you’re shopping for electricity in Texas and Pulse Power keeps showing up in your comparisons, here’s an honest breakdown of…
Spring Power & Gas is a competitive retail energy supplier operating in multiple deregulated states with a strong emphasis on renewable energy products. Known for its 100% green electricity plans and flexible contract options, Spring positions itself between the premium green brands and commodity discount suppliers. This 2026 review covers Spring Power & Gas’s plan…
Discount Power is a Texas retail electricity provider that competes primarily on price — as the name implies. Operating in ERCOT since 2009, it targets price-sensitive residential and commercial customers looking for fixed-rate plans below the major brand premiums. This 2026 review examines Discount Power’s plans, pricing, contract terms, and how it performs on the…
Cirro Energy is a Texas-based retail electricity provider with deep roots in the ERCOT market — and a corporate backstory worth knowing. Owned by Vistra Corp, one of the largest power generation companies in the U.S., Cirro operates as a mid-market REP targeting price-conscious residential and small business customers. This 2026 review covers Cirro’s plan…
4Change Energy is a Texas-based retail electricity provider with an unusual differentiator in a crowded market: every plan donates a portion of revenue to a customer-chosen charity. The idea is simple — you pay for electricity, 4Change sends a percentage to causes like the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, or Feeding America. But charitable…
Verde Energy is one of the more recognized green-focused retail electricity suppliers in the U.S. deregulated market. Operating across Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, and New York, Verde has built its brand around renewable energy products and claims of 100% green electricity. But how does it stack up in 2026 against heavier competitors…