Step 1. Review
Potential Suppliers.
Start by downloading our list of
electricity suppliers licensed by the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Step 2. Ask Questions.
Contact licensed electricity suppliers and be sure to have the
following questions answered:
- What is my exact price
per kilowatt-hour for electricity?
- Are there any other
fees I will be charged that are not included in the price?
- Does the price stay
the same or does it vary?
- How does the price
compare with Delmarva’s price for the same length of contract?
- What are the terms and
conditions of the agreement?
- What information do I
have to provide to enroll?
- What are the
cancellation terms?
- Are there sign-up fees
or a fee if I cancel my agreement before it ends?
- How will I be billed?
(separately or by Delmarva)
- What kinds of payment
options are available?
- What happens if I miss
a payment?
- Is there a bonus for
signing up?
- Does the price include
transmission charges?
- Are there any
additional services offered
- Can my electricity be
disconnected?
- What is the supplier
contact name and phone number?
- What are the customer service
hours?
- Can I review the
standard contract before enrolling?
- Will my current
service be interrupted, and how long will it take for service to begin?
- What is the length of
the contract, and what happens once it is over? Does it automatically renew?
- Are there restrictions
on the amount of electricity I can use? If so, what are they and when am I
restricted?
- How is the electricity
generated (from what sources)?
- What is the
environmental impact of the electricity you generate?
Step 3. Compare
Prices.
The Public Service Commission (PSC) requires us, and every
Electric Distribution Company (EDC) to provide pricing information in order for
customers to compare different supply prices and calculate savings.
Step 4. Calculate Your
Savings.
You can calculate average potential savings
by determining what your price would be using our rate schedules and subtract
it from the price of other suppliers. You can also multiply that difference to
determine your annual savings.
If
you are already one of our customers:
- Total
your summer and winter kWh use and multiply them by the generation and
transmission rates shown on your rate schedules
- Separately,
add the summer and winter revenue total together
- Divide
the total revenue by your total kWh
Here’s
an example:
To
calculate your potential annual savings, determine the difference between Delmarva's "Weighted Average Price of SOS electricity June 1, 2013 through
May 31, 2014” and the price of other Electric Generation Suppliers
participating in the Energy Choice Program by subtracting one from the other.
If the supplier’s price is less than Delmarva’s, you’ll save money. Multiply that
difference by your average monthly kilowatt-hour (kWh) usage to determine your
average monthly and annual savings.
Please
visit our Rates 101 page for additional information on how rates are
determined.
Step 5. Consider
Environmental Factors.
When choosing an electricity supplier, you can compare different
companies’ fuel sources and their environmental impact. By law, all electricity
suppliers must disclose how they generate their electricity (nuclear, natural
gas, oil, solar, etc.), what types of air emissions they produce and how efficient
is the energy produced.
Step 6. Make Your
Choice.
If you choose a new supplier, making the change is easy. Return
the signed, completed agreement to the supplier you have selected. It is then
up to your new supplier and us to make the switch. Once your new supplier has
your account number and your consent, they can initiate enrolling you in
their program.
If you have completed your assessment and have decided to stay
with us as your supplier, then your work is done. You do not need to complete
or return the enrollment form.