About Electric Choice

What is Electric Choice and what is its purpose?

Electric Choice describes the option to select who provides one's electric generation supply. In competitive or restructured markets, the traditional monopoly structure for supplying electric supply to retail consumers is opened to competing suppliers. This happens via a legislative or regulatory initiative and is addressed at the state level. Electric Choice is still in its early stages, yet customers are already realizing its benefits - more competitive electric prices, improved customer service, and technological and product innovations have been spurred by retail competition.

If I pursue Electric Choice and select a new supplier, what changes?

Choice allows you to pursue pricing options and plans for the generation supply portion of your electric bill that may be lower than what your utility provider is currently offering. If you choose a new supplier, your bill will reflect this change and your electric supply portion of your bill will show a line item with your new electric supplier and price.

What stays the same if I choose a new supplier?

You will continue to receive reliable electric service. Electrical service components such as wires and transformers will remain where they are. Physical modifications are not required because electric supply is delivered through the same transmission and distribution system owned and operated by your utility. Your local utility will continue to be responsible for delivering electric supply to your home, and costs associated with those delivery services will continue to be charged by your local utility at your current rates.

You will also still receive one bill from your utility. Your bill will appear the same as it has in the past. Your utility will continue to service all equipment - such as your meter - and wires, as well as respond to any power outages.

How can you offer a lower price than my utility?

As a competitive electric supplier, Constellation provides pricing options that more closely reflect the current market.

About Choosing a New Electric Supplier

Before choosing a new supplier what factors should I consider?

Look at your current bill to see how much you are spending on electric generation supply, learn what your savings could be and do not hesitate to ask questions.

What steps do I need to take to choose a new supplier? Are there any fees incurred if I choose a new supplier?

You will not be charged an enrollment or start-up fee from Constellation for entering into an agreement, and will not be charged a termination fee for terminating the agreement at the end of the applicable contract term.

Pricing does not include any applicable taxes or local distribution company fees or charges, which aside from the sales and use tax you are charged, will be charged by your local utility in the service territory where you reside.

Do I have to notify my utility of this change?

No. Once you have signed up with Constellation, they will contact your current utility on your behalf. You will receive a notice from your utility confirming your selection of Constellation as your electric power supplier.

Will my local utility treat me differently if I buy power from an alternate electric provider?

No. Your utility is bound by law to provide equal service to all of its customers regardless of your provider of electric supply.

About Constellation

Who is Constellation?

Constellation, an Exelon company, is a leading competitive electric supplier of products and services for homes across the United States and Canada. Constellation provides integrated electric solutions that help customers buy, manage and use electricity, from electric supply procurement to renewable generation and conservation.

More than 90,000 commercial, industrial, public sector and institutional customers, including two-thirds of the Fortune 100, have selected us to help strategically manage electricity. Constellation provides nearly 1 million residential customers with electric plans that can provide price protection, savings and environmental opportunities.