Compare Power

Hi Eric! A switch-hold can be placed on your residence by the Provider of electricity that services the address. This prevents a person that has entered into a payment plan to pay past-due balances from switching to a new provider without first paying off their bill. If you are a new resident of the locaiton with a switch-hold in place, you just need to call the provider you are trying to order from and give them proof of you being a new resident, and they should clear the switchhold.

The process for switching is very simple. You simply go to ComparePower.com, shop your available rates and options, and choose a better plan that matches what you’re looking for. You can also input your usage history, which is extremely helpful for assessing your “total annual cost” that accounts for seasonal price changes for different plans. It’s very simple to get down into the real price you’ll pay for the various plans available from competing electricity providers, and you can complete your order online instantly, in minutes. Once your order is confirmed, there’s nothing left to do - the switch will all happen behind the scenes, with no disruption to your power, and no one needs to come to your home. The switch can happen same-day and you’ll be having your new electricity plan right away. Your old provider will send you a final bill a few days later, and your next bill will come from your new energy provider. Very simple and easy - go for it.