SWPenn t1_j9ytb6h wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:53 PM

This has turned into a huge mess. Years ago when they started allowing this, the idea was that "competition would bring the price down for everybody." Didn't really happen that way.

The_Wkwied t1_j9yz6yr wrote on February 25, 2023 at 4:33 PM

They are faux competition anyway. Just like with cell plans and MVMOs.. You can have your cell phone through boost mobile and pay less, but you are still going off of Verizon or T Mobile's towers, and the first party customers will get priority and more/unlimited data..

With power, the lines are still going through DLC. You're still getting power from DLC, just with a third party on top. There literally isn't any way the third party can profit because they are literally using DLC's lines and power. The only way they can make money is with these shady upselling tactics.

enraged_hbo_max_user t1_j9z36m3 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Your post should be pinned to the top of this sub. And probably any Pennsylvania city sub too.

To all: hang up on these guys if they call you. Throw away their letters if they mail you. Avoid them at giant eagle if they have a stand and say hello to you.

tesla3by3 t1_j9z547i wrote on February 25, 2023 at 5:12 PM

DLC no longer owns any power generation plants- they buy the power. The difference is DLC's rates are regulated. The third party rates are not.

When you choose one of these third parties, they essentially go to anyone of a number of generators on the grid and buy the electricity on your behalf. So they may in fact be getting the power from a different source than DLC gets it, and maybe at a cheaper rate than DLC pays. Of course, they'll mark it up a little or take a loss for a few months, and once the initial term expires gouge you.

There used to be some good green suppliers out their; the original Green mountain was one. They've since changed ownership though.