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      1,000
      kWh per month
    Bill Credit

    Recommended

    9.0 ¢ effective rate per kWh

    GridPlus 12

    or call call: 866-773-6832
    • 12
    • monthsmo.
    • Bill Credit
    • 100% Green Energy
    • TruBill™ Est.Avg.
    • $ 90
    • Monthly bill
    • estimate for 1000 kWh usage
    • $125 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
    GridPlus 12 Details

    Safe-Rate™ Analysis:

    Safe-Rate™ Score: 2.0 out of 10

    Our Safe-Rate™ Score for this plan is considered Low.

    A lower Safe-Rate™ score indicates more pricing volatility and less predictable bills from month-to-month.

    The table below estimates what your average price per kWh would be for different monthly energy usage:

    Monthly Usage 250 kWh500 kWh750 kWh1000 kWh1250 kWh1500 kWh1750 kWh2000 kWh2250 kWh2500 kWh2750 kWh3000 kWh
    Average Price Per kWh 23.0¢ 22.0¢ 21.7¢ 9.0¢ 11.4¢ 13.0¢ 14.2¢ 15.0¢ 15.7¢ 16.2¢ 16.7¢ 17.0¢

    TruBill™ Estimations

    Using our TruBill™ algorithm, we estimate your monthly electricity bill based on typical home energy usage.

    Minimum and maximum bills reflect normal seasonal changes (summer AC vs. mild weather), and the average bill represents the midpoint across those seasonal differences.

    Monthly Usage Minimum Bill Maximum Bill Average Bill Average Annual Cost
    Small Homes (500-1,200 sq. ft.) - Apartments, Condos, Starter Homes
    250 kWh $43.57 $91.86 $51.00 $612.00
    500 kWh $78.13 $164.71 $91.00 $1,092.00
    750 kWh $106.17 $223.84 $124.00 $1,488.00
    1000 kWh
    ⓘ

    Total bill credit at this usage: $125. Applies to this usage and all higher usages. Bills are adjusted accordingly.

    		 $112.19 $236.52 $131.00 $1,572.00
    Average Homes (1,300-2,200 sq. ft.) - Typical 3-4 Bedroom Family Homes
    1250 kWh $132.61 $279.57 $154.00 $1,848.00
    1500 kWh $177.04 $373.25 $206.00 $2,472.00
    1750 kWh $221.43 $466.83 $258.00 $3,096.00
    2000 kWh $265.77 $560.32 $309.00 $3,708.00
    Large Homes (2,300-3,500+ sq. ft.) - Multi-AC Homes, Large Families
    2250 kWh $310.59 $654.81 $362.00 $4,344.00
    2500 kWh $355.41 $749.30 $414.00 $4,968.00
    2750 kWh $400.17 $843.65 $466.00 $5,592.00
    3000 kWh $445.05 $938.28 $518.00 $6,216.00

    Energy Guide For Cost Range of Similar Plans

    Advertised Rate Cost at 1000 kWh

    Your Plan's Cost: 9.0¢
    8.3¢
    Lowest Rate
    11.5¢
    14.7¢
    17.8¢
    21.0¢
    24.2¢
    Highest Rate
    25th percentile of plans (9.4¢)
    75th percentile of plans (14.4¢)

    Our Assessment:

    This is a "Bill Credit" plan, it includes a 15.1¢ per kWh energy charge, which is offset by a $125.00 bill credit if you use at least 1000kWh of energy per month. If you do not qualify for the bill credit, your bill could be larger than expected.

    For a more predictable bill, you should choose a "Fixed Rate" plan.

    Plan Renewal:

    If you order this plan and start it today, you will be up for renewal 12 months from now in February of 2027.

    Since this plan expires in February, you can take advantage of seasonally lower rates when you renew.

    Electricity rates are generally highest from June through September.

    • Early Termination Fee: $15 x Month
    • bill-credit
    • 12 Months
    (Note: The Early Termination Fee will not be charged if you end your contract early because you are moving out.)
    Bill Credit

    Recommended

    8.8 ¢ effective rate per kWh

    Simple Saver Smart Credit 12

    or call call: 866-781-6750
    • 12
    • monthsmo.
    • Bill Credit
    • 6% Green Energy
    • TruBill™ Est.Avg.
    • $ 88
    • Monthly bill
    • estimate for 1000 kWh usage
    • $125 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
    Simple Saver Smart Credit 12 Details

    Safe-Rate™ Analysis:

    Safe-Rate™ Score: 2.0 out of 10

    Our Safe-Rate™ Score for this plan is considered Low.

    A lower Safe-Rate™ score indicates more pricing volatility and less predictable bills from month-to-month.

    The table below estimates what your average price per kWh would be for different monthly energy usage:

    Monthly Usage 250 kWh500 kWh750 kWh1000 kWh1250 kWh1500 kWh1750 kWh2000 kWh2250 kWh2500 kWh2750 kWh3000 kWh
    Average Price Per kWh 22.8¢ 21.8¢ 21.5¢ 8.8¢ 11.2¢ 12.8¢ 13.9¢ 14.8¢ 15.5¢ 16.0¢ 16.4¢ 16.8¢

    TruBill™ Estimations

    Using our TruBill™ algorithm, we estimate your monthly electricity bill based on typical home energy usage.

    Minimum and maximum bills reflect normal seasonal changes (summer AC vs. mild weather), and the average bill represents the midpoint across those seasonal differences.

    Monthly Usage Minimum Bill Maximum Bill Average Bill Average Annual Cost
    Small Homes (500-1,200 sq. ft.) - Apartments, Condos, Starter Homes
    250 kWh $43.08 $90.82 $50.00 $600.00
    500 kWh $77.18 $162.72 $90.00 $1,080.00
    750 kWh $104.76 $220.85 $122.00 $1,464.00
    1000 kWh
    ⓘ

    Total bill credit at this usage: $125. Applies to this usage and all higher usages. Bills are adjusted accordingly.

    		 $110.30 $232.53 $128.00 $1,536.00
    Average Homes (1,300-2,200 sq. ft.) - Typical 3-4 Bedroom Family Homes
    1250 kWh $130.25 $274.59 $152.00 $1,824.00
    1500 kWh $173.95 $366.73 $203.00 $2,436.00
    1750 kWh $217.97 $459.54 $254.00 $3,048.00
    2000 kWh $261.82 $551.99 $305.00 $3,660.00
    Large Homes (2,300-3,500+ sq. ft.) - Multi-AC Homes, Large Families
    2250 kWh $305.95 $645.03 $356.00 $4,272.00
    2500 kWh $350.26 $738.44 $408.00 $4,896.00
    2750 kWh $394.50 $831.70 $459.00 $5,508.00
    3000 kWh $438.86 $925.24 $511.00 $6,132.00

    Energy Guide For Cost Range of Similar Plans

    Advertised Rate Cost at 1000 kWh

    Your Plan's Cost: 8.8¢
    8.3¢
    Lowest Rate
    11.5¢
    14.7¢
    17.8¢
    21.0¢
    24.2¢
    Highest Rate
    25th percentile of plans (9.4¢)
    75th percentile of plans (14.4¢)

    Our Assessment:

    This is a "Bill Credit" plan, it includes a 14.8¢ per kWh energy charge, which is offset by a $125.00 bill credit if you use at least 1000kWh of energy per month. If you do not qualify for the bill credit, your bill could be larger than expected.

    For a more predictable bill, you should choose a "Fixed Rate" plan.

    Plan Renewal:

    If you order this plan and start it today, you will be up for renewal 12 months from now in February of 2027.

    Since this plan expires in February, you can take advantage of seasonally lower rates when you renew.

    Electricity rates are generally highest from June through September.

    • Early Termination Fee: $150
    • bill-credit
    • 12 Months
    (Note: The Early Termination Fee will not be charged if you end your contract early because you are moving out.)
    No Gimmicks

    Recommended

    14.2 ¢ effective rate per kWh

    Octo Simple 18

    or call call: 866-883-8933
    • 18
    • monthsmo.
    • Fixed Rate
    • 100% Green Energy
    • TruBill™ Est.Avg.
    • $ 142
    • Monthly bill
    • estimate for 1000 kWh usage
    • $125 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
    Octo Simple 18 Details

    Safe-Rate™ Analysis:

    Safe-Rate™ Score: 10 out of 10

    Our Safe-Rate™ Score for this plan is considered Very Good.

    A higher Safe-Rate™ score means more predictable pricing and fewer surprises on your bill.

    The table below estimates what your average price per kWh would be for different monthly energy usage:

    Monthly Usage 250 kWh500 kWh750 kWh1000 kWh1250 kWh1500 kWh1750 kWh2000 kWh2250 kWh2500 kWh2750 kWh3000 kWh
    Average Price Per kWh 15.7¢ 14.7¢ 14.4¢ 14.2¢ 14.1¢ 14.0¢ 14.0¢ 14.0¢ 13.9¢ 13.9¢ 13.9¢ 13.9¢

    TruBill™ Estimations

    Using our TruBill™ algorithm, we estimate your monthly electricity bill based on typical home energy usage.

    Minimum and maximum bills reflect normal seasonal changes (summer AC vs. mild weather), and the average bill represents the midpoint across those seasonal differences.

    Monthly Usage Minimum Bill Maximum Bill Average Bill Average Annual Cost
    Small Homes (500-1,200 sq. ft.) - Apartments, Condos, Starter Homes
    250 kWh $32.34 $68.18 $38.00 $456.00
    500 kWh $62.84 $132.47 $73.00 $876.00
    750 kWh $92.13 $194.23 $107.00 $1,284.00
    1000 kWh $121.63 $256.44 $142.00 $1,704.00
    Average Homes (1,300-2,200 sq. ft.) - Typical 3-4 Bedroom Family Homes
    1250 kWh $151.18 $318.74 $176.00 $2,112.00
    1500 kWh $180.65 $380.85 $210.00 $2,520.00
    1750 kWh $210.15 $443.06 $245.00 $2,940.00
    2000 kWh $239.66 $505.27 $279.00 $3,348.00
    Large Homes (2,300-3,500+ sq. ft.) - Multi-AC Homes, Large Families
    2250 kWh $269.23 $567.61 $313.00 $3,756.00
    2500 kWh $298.72 $629.78 $348.00 $4,176.00
    2750 kWh $328.12 $691.76 $382.00 $4,584.00
    3000 kWh $357.69 $754.10 $416.00 $4,992.00

    Energy Guide For Cost Range of Similar Plans

    Advertised Rate Cost at 1000 kWh

    Your Plan's Cost: 14.2¢
    12.8¢
    Lowest Rate
    14.8¢
    16.8¢
    18.8¢
    20.7¢
    22.7¢
    Highest Rate
    25th percentile of plans (15.0¢)
    75th percentile of plans (17.2¢)

    Our Assessment:

    This is a "No Gimmicks" Fixed Rate plan which means you have a consistent energy charge of 7.7¢ per kWh no matter how much (or little) energy you use.

    You will have more predictable bill based solely on your usage.

    Plan Renewal:

    If you order this plan and start it today, you will be up for renewal 18 months from now in August of 2027.

    You might consider a different length plan, because this plan will expire in August when rates are seasonally higher.

    Electricity rates are generally highest from June through September.

    • Early Termination Fee: $150
    • fixed-rate
    • 18 Months
    (Note: The Early Termination Fee will not be charged if you end your contract early because you are moving out.)
    Bill Credit

    Recommended

    13.4 ¢ effective rate per kWh

    12 Month Usage Bill Credit

    or call call: 866-791-8307
    • 12
    • monthsmo.
    • Bill Credit
    • 0% Green Energy
    • TruBill™ Est.Avg.
    • $ 145
    • Monthly bill
    • estimate for 1000 kWh usage
    • $125 bill credit when your usage is at least 1000kWh
    12 Month Usage Bill Credit Details

    Safe-Rate™ Analysis:

    Safe-Rate™ Score: 8.7 out of 10

    Our Safe-Rate™ Score for this plan is considered Good.

    A higher Safe-Rate™ score means more predictable pricing and fewer surprises on your bill.

    The table below estimates what your average price per kWh would be for different monthly energy usage:

    Monthly Usage 250 kWh500 kWh750 kWh1000 kWh1250 kWh1500 kWh1750 kWh2000 kWh2250 kWh2500 kWh2750 kWh3000 kWh
    Average Price Per kWh 18.4¢ 17.4¢ 17.1¢ 13.4¢ 14.0¢ 14.4¢ 14.7¢ 14.2¢ 14.4¢ 14.6¢ 14.8¢ 14.9¢

    TruBill™ Estimations

    Using our TruBill™ algorithm, we estimate your monthly electricity bill based on typical home energy usage.

    Minimum and maximum bills reflect normal seasonal changes (summer AC vs. mild weather), and the average bill represents the midpoint across those seasonal differences.

    Monthly Usage Minimum Bill Maximum Bill Average Bill Average Annual Cost
    Small Homes (500-1,200 sq. ft.) - Apartments, Condos, Starter Homes
    250 kWh $36.85 $77.69 $43.00 $516.00
    500 kWh $69.88 $147.32 $81.00 $972.00
    750 kWh $100.18 $211.21 $117.00 $1,404.00
    1000 kWh
    ⓘ

    Total bill credit at this usage: $35. Applies to this usage and all higher usages. Bills are adjusted accordingly.

    		 $124.47 $262.41 $145.00 $1,740.00
    Average Homes (1,300-2,200 sq. ft.) - Typical 3-4 Bedroom Family Homes
    1250 kWh $151.51 $319.42 $176.00 $2,112.00
    1500 kWh $184.77 $389.55 $215.00 $2,580.00
    1750 kWh $217.82 $459.22 $254.00 $3,048.00
    2000 kWh
    ⓘ

    Total bill credit at this usage: $50. Applies to this usage and all higher usages. Bills are adjusted accordingly.

    		 $248.59 $524.10 $289.00 $3,468.00
    Large Homes (2,300-3,500+ sq. ft.) - Multi-AC Homes, Large Families
    2250 kWh $281.02 $592.47 $327.00 $3,924.00
    2500 kWh $315.90 $666.00 $368.00 $4,416.00
    2750 kWh $351.03 $740.07 $409.00 $4,908.00
    3000 kWh $386.03 $813.86 $449.00 $5,388.00

    Energy Guide For Cost Range of Similar Plans

    Advertised Rate Cost at 1000 kWh

    Your Plan's Cost: 13.4¢
    8.3¢
    Lowest Rate
    11.5¢
    14.7¢
    17.8¢
    21.0¢
    24.2¢
    Highest Rate
    25th percentile of plans (9.4¢)
    75th percentile of plans (14.4¢)

    Our Assessment:

    This is a "Bill Credit" plan, it includes a 10.4¢ per kWh energy charge, which is offset by a $15.00 bill credit if you use at least 2000kWh of energy per month. If you do not qualify for the bill credit, your bill could be larger than expected.

    For a more predictable bill, you should choose a "Fixed Rate" plan.

    Plan Renewal:

    If you order this plan and start it today, you will be up for renewal 12 months from now in February of 2027.

    Since this plan expires in February, you can take advantage of seasonally lower rates when you renew.

    Electricity rates are generally highest from June through September.

    • Early Termination Fee: $150
    • bill-credit
    • 12 Months
    (Note: The Early Termination Fee will not be charged if you end your contract early because you are moving out.)