December 11th, 2008

Can I choose a different Electric Company in Southern California?

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MthrNatures_Son asked:


Hi, I live in Southern California and my electricity bill is very high. How can I choose an alternative company for my electric bill. Didn’t they deregulate the electric companies a couple years ago?

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3 Responses to “Can I choose a different Electric Company in Southern California?”

  1. pusherhombre Says:
    December 13th, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    I wish I could, and I live in Central CA. But utility companies usually have a legal monopoly over such services by region.

  2. Joe Cool Says:
    December 13th, 2008 at 7:34 pm

    Because of the cost of the delivery grid, i.e. poles, wires, etc, utilities such as electricity have exclusive territories. Most companies offer an energy audit to help you find if you have some energy hogs among your appliances. You write the state utilities commission about the rate charged - consumers get ripped off compared to industry. If you add solar or wind generating capacity, the utility has to purchase any excess electricity you generate.

  3. bluebear Says:
    December 13th, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    the name says it all , southern ca ……..

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