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They are called Gateway Energy.. not a gift card but a locked lower therm rate which all forecasts have said will spike within this and next year (natural gas)
They are called Gateway Energy.. not a gift card but a locked lower therm rate which all forecasts have said will spike within this and next year (natural gas)
I looked it up and will consider it. Compare to Constellation, it wasn't much of a slam dunk as the variable comparison that they did on the website wasn't convincing enough. In one of the example, it actually shows a higher cost than PSEG. Thanks for the information.
There are other alternatives to the ones mentioned. ... a standard electric option that includes 20% wind generated green energy as well as a 100% green option. You save and the earth gets another chance.
Thank you so much for this information! Coincidentally, I have an email in to PSE&G trying to get a list of other suppliers (both gas AND electric), including how each might generate their power, some further definitions about transmission rates, taxes and fees (and whether or not they change if we change suppliers). I also asked if they can possibly let me know what the chances are, that PSE&G might lower their generation rates over the next two years. These are all pertinent questions I believe we should know the answers to, before signing any contracts.
I will post any information I receive from them here in this thread.
I'm in Toms River, and also received the mail from Constellation Energy. I also got another offer in the mail from Dominion Energy Solutions (Dominion Retail).
There's so much small print in all these promotional mails, and I'm sure they make it intentionally difficult to compare plans.
I found the following websites that offer a lot of information and several alternative companies that are available as residential energy suppliers in NJ. Curiously, Constellation Energy is not listed on either site. I imagine CE isn't a Green Energy supplier ... which I guess would explain their low prices.
First The CleanPower Choice Program's website, which has a lot of information about the program, and if you click the link near the bottom of the first page, there are 3 alternatives listed, Green Energy Mountain, Community Energy, and Sterling Planet.
The CleanPower Choice Program | NJ OCE Web Site (http://www.njcleanenergy.com/renewable-energy/programs/cleanpower-choice-program/new-jersey-cleanpower-choice-program - broken link)
Next is Pace University's Power Scorecard for PSE&G. You can use the Ratings link on the left side to generate a report for Atlantic City Electric, JCP&L, or Rockland Electric (or any other state, for that matter). The reports list prices of several alternative suppliers for each service territory, it tells how they generate the power, and each one's environmental impacts. Click around in this site for LOTS of information about each company. This site is VERY cool and informative! Power Scorecard Ratings of Available Electricity Products
Just wondering if anyone has switched over. I will not be switching over because while Constellation does offer a saving per KWH they will be charging me for the use of PSE&G lines plus taxes which will work out to the same or more. Since Constellation wont give me a straight answer over the phone. They just insist that it is a saving.
Just wondering if anyone has switched over. I will not be switching over because while Constellation does offer a saving per KWH they will be charging me for the use of PSE&G lines plus taxes which will work out to the same or more. Since Constellation wont give me a straight answer over the phone. They just insist that it is a saving.
FWIW, I don't think I'm going to do it. PSE&G has STILL not gotten back to me with any answers (also regarding the delivery fees and taxes, as well as a few other questions), and when I do the math, it looks like, AT BEST, it's only going to save me about $7.00 a month. Just not worth the hassle.
If times were better financially, I would LOVE to go with one of the green suppliers, and wind up paying more, rather than less (but helping the environment). But considering: 1) the amount of ambiguity regarding the extra costs, 2) the poor customer service I'm getting with EITHER supplier in answering questions, 3) The meager savings I MIGHT relaize (if any), and 4) the ridiculous amount of advertising CE is doing (anyone see the huge posters in Newark Penn Station?), I think I'm just going to leave my supplier alone for now.
Did you take into account Target $150 (swap out for Amazon, see Google) spread over 24 months? (I am planning to cancel once variable hits)
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