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Does anyone have experience with changing their utility providers (Gas
and Electric) to save money? Other than the charge (per ccf for gas,
or per kwh for electric), are there any other considerations (fees) to
be aware of when you change?

It appears that if I change electric, I can reduce my bill by $.05/kwh,
but I would still need to pay for transport charges to my original
provider. That small reduction is enough to be attractive to me, but I
don't fully understand how changing the supplier for the same current
can be so much less expensive (40% in this case).

For gas, I'm looking at variable rates vs. fixed rate contracts, with
ceilings, fees, etc.

IMO, the whole thing is a scam. Check that .05 figure again. Is that the
reduction? In my case the saving is about $2 a month because the savings is
..005 kW when you factor in all the real costs and add the distribution
charges.

\We also have hte option of using "green" power from hydro plants and wind
farms, but that increases the rate if you want to be green.