Comments

You must log in or register to comment.

[deleted] t1_izfoo0v wrote

I switched to direct energy and locked in my rates for 36 months right when all the electricity prices started skyrocketing.

Nothing really changes I still have my autopay set up through eversource but I guess my underlying payments/provider is now direct energy.

It's worth shopping around, plus locking in rates gives you a piece of mind.

8

hibeop t1_izfqk6o wrote

I have Direct Energy as well, switched over at I believe .14 KWH.

Everything is the same, still get a bill from Eversource, you’re just choosing the supplier side now instead of whoever Eversource goes with. Direct Energy would now be the name of the supplier on your usual bill

2

[deleted] t1_izfqw3v wrote

My bills still come from eversource. I never even changed my auto pay with eversource and still receive an eversource bill. However I am locked into a 36 month contract with direct energy.

Don't quote me and if someone else is here please correct me if wrong, but I believe eversource is like the umbrella energy provider. When I signed up for direct energy that just means they are a sub provider of eversource in a way.

5

[deleted] t1_izftltc wrote

It's worth the time to shop for rates and lock them in. Also make sure there is no penalty for canceling contract as well. That way if rates go way down you can just get a new contract

1

GraniteGeekNH t1_izg0q13 wrote

Yes they still charge you what is called the "delivery" charge, which covers poles and lines and meters, etc. The "energy" portion of the total bill is the cost of the actual electricity - that's the part you can get from other providers.

As you note, they still do the billing for both delivery and energy even if you're buying electricity from Direct Energy or somebody else.

5

KrissaKray t1_izg4gat wrote

I switched to DE and was literally saving hundreds... but not to be disingenuous, I had just bought a new house and I was running heat resistance tape on my roof during the summer that I had NO IDEA was on. Once I figured it out was when my DE kicked in... went from a $586 bill to a $145 bill.

2

Unfiltered_ID t1_izghxsl wrote

I'm with Eversource and I'm paying around $60/month for a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment. My roommate and I both work from home so we think it's a great deal.

4

Clock-Full t1_izgwjxq wrote

You have National Grid, so you must live in Mass?? Mass rates are about to go up even further, I would switch soon.

2

Smirkly t1_izh6rzs wrote

I have a house on a hilltop. 3 people with electric HW and we have well water so, a pump for our water. Eversource and it just went from $110 to $140. Seems okay to me. Edit, I just got the latest and it went from 140 to 187. We shall see what the future brings.

0

[deleted] t1_izj5o59 wrote

Yup admittedly up until about 6 months ago I didn't even know you could shop around for rates. Electricity was never expensive enough for me to even look into it. But as things started to get crazy I began looking into savings wherever I could

2

No_Mathematician_978 t1_izk1wdg wrote

Been using Direct for past 5 years. Best thing I did to lower my bill.

Good luck

2

snoogoatsweewoo t1_izkbjyz wrote

I got my bill from National Grid and I was absolutelty shocked. I live in a studio apartment, rarely here because of work AND I unplugged/turned off everything before leaving for a week break. It STILL went up.

I feel shocked. Does anyone know the reasoning for this or what to do about it?

2

svenGhoulie t1_j1rk82u wrote

I have direct energy and have had if for maybe 5 + years. When I first switched over my electricity went down about $20 a month. I was locked in at a very sweet rate and have never had a problem at all. My rate is less than .08 a KWH. They are presently offering a .16 rate, compared to Eversource's .22.

Note: When you lock in with them You are Not locked in. If you sign up for a 30 month plan you can drop it at will. They cannot change the price for the length of the plan.

https://www.energy.nh.gov/engyapps/ceps/shop.aspx

1