State Energy Choice

Energy Choice Explained

In many states, businesses and organizations now have the power to choose their electricity and/or natural gas supplier—rather than being tied to a default utility. This is thanks to deregulation. A policy that introduced competition, transparency, and opportunity.With choice comes responsibility: you’ll need to evaluate supplier terms, contract structure, and market dynamics. That’s where Elite Energy Solutions steps in - making that process clear, efficient, and beneficial for your business.

Why Your Supplier Choice Matters

Choosing a supplier isn’t just about finding the lowest rate, it’s about aligning energy terms with your financial and operational priorities.

Cost Savings

Competition can reduce rates when you choose strategically.

Contract Control

Fixed, indexed, or hybrid contracts, your goals should drive your choice.

Risk Management

A smart energy strategy provides price stability, not uncertainty.

Markets We Serve – By State

We serve businesses across key deregulated states where energy choice applies. Click a state below to see available electricity and natural gas options and how we can help.

State Gas Year Electric Year Comments
California Yes 1995 Yes* N/A *California’s electric choice works on a very limited lottery system called DirectAcccess.
Colorado Yes 1999 No N/A Colorado is Natural Gas Deregulated, however no utilities currently offer choice programs.
Connecticut Yes* 1996 Yes 1998 *Gas choice is partial and very limited.
Delaware Yes N/A Yes 1999 *Gas choice was trialed and discontinued.
Florida Yes 2002 No N/A No Comments
Georgia Yes 1998 Yes N/A No Comments
Illinois Yes 2002 Yes 1997 Approximately 75% of the state of Illinois is eligible for Natural Gas Choice.
Indiana Yes 1998 No N/A Natural Gas Choice is only available for NIPSCO customers.
Iowa Yes* 1997 No N/A *Natural Gas Choice is only available to a small number of consumers.
Kansas Yes N/A No N/A No Comments
Kentucky Yes 2000 No N/A No Comments
Maine Yes* 1998 Yes 2000 *Natural Gas Choice underwent more of a ‘restructuring’ process. It is only available to Industrial and Commercial consumers.
Maryland Yes* 1995 Yes 1999 *Some residential, commercial and industrial customers in some areas of Maryland are not eligible for Natural Gas Choice.
Massachusetts Yes 1998 Yes 1998 No Comments
Michigan Yes 2008 Yes 1998 No Comments
Minnesota Yes N/A Yes N/A No Comments
Missouri Yes N/A No N/A No Comments
Montana Yes 1986 No N/A No Comments
Nebraska Yes 1998 No N/A No Comments
Nevada Yes N/A No N/A Nevada is currently campaigning to adopt energy deregulation. The status of this state could change in the near future.
New Hampshire Yes* 1998 Yes 1998 *New Hampshire does not offer Natural Gas Choice to residential customers at this time.
New Jersey Yes 1999 Yes 1999 No Comments
New Mexico Yes 1980s No N/A Natural Gas Choice is available however, participation is very limited.
New York Yes 1999 Yes 1997 No Comments
Ohio Yes 1997 Yes 1996 No Comments
Oregon No N/A Yes 1997 No Comments
Pennsylvania Yes 1999 Yes 1996 No Comments
Rhode Island Yes 1996 Yes 1996 No Comments
South Dakota Yes 2005 No N/A No Comments
Tennessee Yes N/A No N/A No Comments
Texas Yes N/A Yes 2002 Electricity deregulation is available to 85% of Texans.
Virginia Yes 2001 Yes 2007 Both Natural Gas and Electric Choice programs are limited for residential consumers.
Washington Yes N/A Yes N/A No Comments
Washington DC Yes 1999 Yes 2001 No Comments
West Virginia Yes 2010 No N/A Natural Gas Choice is available but participation is very limited.
Wisconsin Yes N/A No N/A *Wisconsin’s Natural Gas Choice program was discontinued in 2001.
Wyoming Yes* 1996 No N/A *Very limited program, only one utility offers a choice program.

This page will be updated as frequently as necessary.

We Make Energy Choice Simple

Expert Market Analysis
We assess your energy usage, preferences, and goals to find ideal supplier matches.

Transparent Contract Guidance
We explain pricing structures and terms clearly, so you always know what you’re choosing.

End-to-End Support
From supplier selection to contract management, we’re with you every step of the way.

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