Electricity Provider reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 182 Reddit reviews across 40 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Electricity Provider brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/askdfw, r/Dallas, r/plano, r/FortWorth, r/melbourne. Top-rated brands include Energy Ogre (4.6/5), Enmax (4.0/5), Green Mountain Energy (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews182
Subreddits40
Posts54
Brands92
Products10
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#1
Energy Ogre
4.6
(13)
"EnergyOrge is a service that manages your electricity providers on your behalf."
"Yeah I like energy ogre alot too. Got a really good rate recently for .07 cents."
"They find the cheapest plan out and automatically switch us to it."
"We use energy ogre they shop the rates every 6 month and handle everything for you."
"Energyogre.com
Sign up and they'll do the shopping for you, well worth it."
"They have saved us tons and do all the work for us."
"Look at energyogre.com or powetochoose.org."
"We use Energy Ogre to help find a deal."
"Energy Ogre."
"If you are moving into a house, just sign up with EnergyOgre and let them handle it for you."
#2
Enmax
4.0
(8)
"We switched to Enmax fixed rate for electric and floating for gas."
"Been with Enmax for a year and have been happy with them."
"Good prices and I have been with them for over 25 years."
"I’ve been with ENMAX and their prices are fair."
"Enmax seemed the best."
"I would say either enmax or epcor."
"You're going to get an Enmax bill regardless for waste and water."
"Most just find going with Enmax is easiest."
#3
Green Mountain Energy
5.0
(5)
"Green Mountain Energy has been real pleasant to work with!"
"Green Mountain 100% renewable here."
"Green mountain energy for sure"
"I have had green mountain energy for 8 years now. Cheap compared to what everyone that I know of pays."
"Id recommend green mountain."
#4
Powershop
4.0
(6)
"For electricity, Powershop have been great for us."
"PowerShop or Tango pretty good for new customers."
"For us, this would translate to a saving of $75 from our last monthly bill with AGL."
"Powershop came out significantly cheaper."
"Powershop yo, pm me for suck referral benefits."
"I'm with Powershop too currently, haven't bothered to shop around but probably should."
#5
Powertochoose.org
4.0
(6)
"Whatever is cheapest on powertochoose.org."
"Compare providers."
"Www.powertochoose.org."
"Powertochoose.org"
"Powertochoose.org will guide your decision making process."
"I second powertochoose.org BUT for a small apartment your usage will probably below the minimum."
#6
Duke Energy
4.0
(5)
"Duke Energy."
"I'm going to go with Duke Energy."
"Duke"
"It’s Duke Energy."
"I used to live really close to there and mine was Duke Energy."
#7
Octopus Energy
4.8
(4)
"Octopus Energy is cheapest for me."
"Octopus Energy, with their Intelligent Octopus plan you might be able to integrate your EV and get charging at wholesale rates."
"If you have a wifi enabled thermostat or if you have an electric car, octopus energy has some of the best prices."
"Octopus was who we went with after doing the same research you are."
#8
Globird
4.5
(4)
"Got a heaps better FIT. We were at 7.5c and now are on 20c."
"I'm with Globird because that's what it suggested for me, and I'm pretty happy with them."
"I am now with globird, and I'm pretty sure my plan is for low-energy consuming customers."
"Generally globird."
#9
Electric Ireland
3.0
(6)
"I switched to Electric Ireland EV tarrif."
"I have the 2 hour cheaper night rate with electric Ireland."
"When I renewed with them recently I got a 22% discount."
"I don't think Electric Ireland is competitive for EVs right now... compared it for example to the Bord Gais Smart EV plan, it is poor value."
"I'd be slightly worse off changing to their EV plan, as have high immovable day usage."
"Avoid electric ireland. An awful useless shower"
#10
Energia
4.3
(4)
"I have always found Energia to be the best for us personally."
"Energia have a 2-6am EV boost at 7.5ct."
"Energia let me input a mete"
"I like their flat billing (same amount deducted every month and alters every 3 months if under or over too much)."
#11
Reliant
3.8
(4)
"I use Reliant because I locked in a long term contract."
"Reliant."
"I have been using Reliant for years; good rates."
"Pick the cheapest plan you can find."
#12
Champion Energy
4.7
(3)
"I’ve been using champion energy in Fort Worth!"
"Champion energy for sure."
"Champion Energy cut my bills. I used to have Reliant, I hate them."
#13
Octopus
4.0
(3)
"Do agree on Octopus though - they'd make a fortune coming over here with their prices."
"I'm with Octopus. I did the Powerswitch thing and entered my most recent bill, and Octopus was the cheapest for small-usage single person."
"A lot of people recommend Octopus but my parents switched to them and had a bad experience."
#14
Power to Choose
4.0
(3)
"Powertochoose.org"
"Whichever is the lowest price for your usage and contract period. Powertochoose.org"
"Have you shopped around on power to choose?"
#15
Bonkers
4.0
(3)
"Go directly to the providers website. If you change on the bonkers platform they get a cut so you end up paying more."
"Use bonkers.ie to figure that out. Go with the lowest kwh rate."
"Just go on bonkers and pick the cheapest."
#16
Power NI
4.0
(3)
"Power ni ev tarrif is good my bill is typically £100 a month including the house."
"Seems to work well for us."
"I have been on the Power NI EV night time rate... 16.9p through the night."
#17
Energypal
5.0
(2)
"Energypal.ie is the only game in town."
"Use https://www.energypal.ie/ copy across your usage file from https://www.esbnetworks.ie/"
#18
Contact
5.0
(2)
"I found that contact was the cheapest."
"I use Contact because I have a day/night meter and got a cracking rate."
#19
Cirro Energy
5.0
(2)
"I like CIRRO ENERGY - my rates are lower than ever."
"I got Cirro energy, highest bill I've gotten was $45."
#20
NEC Co-op
5.0
(2)
"I recently switched to NEC Co-op for power because it was the cheapest I could find."
"I just recently switched to NEC Co-op for power because it was the cheapest I could find. It's a month-to-month variable price plan, and I've been very happy so far."
#21
Ostrom
5.0
(2)
"I’m using Ostrom. Why? * green electricity * they buy electricity from the live market and sell its to you 1:1 (therefore always the cheapest) * they make money buy you paying them like 6wunderkinder subscription fee * their dashboard shows you electricity usage and cost * if you prefer security, you can pay like 50Eur and they’ll cap the cost of the kWh to a max."
"I would recommend Ostrom. I had a very good experience so far with them."
#22
BGE
4.5
(2)
"I recently switched to BGE Smart EV Dual plan following the energypal recommendation."
"I’m on the BGE EV tariff, good day and night rates to match."
#23
Lumo
4.5
(2)
"Lumo would be the first place to start."
"Or Lumo which will give you 15 % off if you pay on the dot, ie, pay on time."
#24
Bord Gais
4.5
(2)
"We recently switched to a smart tariff with Bord Gais after getting an EV."
"EI or Bord Gais are your best bet."
#25
uSwitch
4.5
(2)
"I used uswitch recently and got my gas and electric down to a quarter of what i was paying before."
"Try the uSwitch website."
#26
Alexela
4.5
(2)
"I think Alexela Pingevaba makes the most sense at this point."
"Wow, homepage is rly good."
#27
Frank
4.5
(2)
"We use Frank. They have been really good."
"Moneyhub .co. nz recently did an extensive comparison on power companies."
#28
elpris.dk
4.0
(2)
"You can search providers here: https://elpris.dk/#/home"
"Trustworthy source for comparing prices."
#29
Wattever
4.0
(2)
"Wattever.com.au is the best for comparing electricity"
"Jump on wattever or your states applicable energy saver site."
#30
Kakaku
4.0
(2)
"You can try [kakaku.com](https://kakaku.com) or enechange.jp"
"They have a comparison feature on kakaku."
#31
Amber Electric
4.0
(2)
"Wholesale prices + a tiny bit."
"Wholesale prices, their app tells you when price spikes happen."
#32
OVO Energy
4.0
(2)
"I recently used the government’s website and went with Ovo Energy."
"We're about to make the jump to OVO Energy because they have a $150 credit for new customers."
#33
UCA Helps
4.0
(2)
"Use this tool to compare rates. Lots of good options."
"Check out UCA helps, its a government website with all the information you should need."
#34
Vibb
4.0
(2)
"Last time I checked, Vibb was cheapest."
"Vibb and Jærkraft Kun Strøm are the two next ones. Those are good choices if you just want electricity, and do not see a need for an app that allows you to track the prices and your usage."
#35
AGL
4.0
(2)
"Definitely play the sign-up bonuses."
"You may be safest with the big players like AGL and Origin."
#36
Oncor
4.0
(2)
"All electricity is managed by oncor the companies just do the billing."
"Go to powertochoose.org and select the plan with the best price."
#37
Red Energy
3.5
(2)
"Red Energy."
"We are with Red Energy, bill only went up about $50."
#38
PowerToChoose
3.0
(2)
"Local monopoly on power, you are paying for customer support."
"Powertochoose.com"
#39
4Change
3.0
(2)
"Maybe 4change?"
"I do not recommend 4Change. I'm switching back to Reliant"
#40
TXU
3.0
(2)
"TXU had the best overall rate."
"Do not go with TXU."
#41
Direct Energy
2.5
(2)
"I grouped my gas and electric from direct energy."
"Avoid direct energy."
#42
4Change Energy
5.0
(1)
"I use 4ChangeEnergy and I like them a lot."
#43
Nectr
5.0
(1)
"Moved to Nectr last year when I found better rates."
#44
City
5.0
(1)
"You want the _City_ electricity plan, because the City negotiates a cheap bulk rate."
#45
Alberta Cooperative Energy
5.0
(1)
"Alberta Cooperative Energy has been really great."
#46
Atco
5.0
(1)
"I just renewed with Atco, they have been great for the last couple years."
#47
Spark
5.0
(1)
"I'm really happy with Spark and would never go back!"
#48
PowerMax
5.0
(1)
"She was free and found me a good deal."
#49
Utility Concierge
5.0
(1)
"They have special deals as a broker that aren’t available to the public."
#50
Sponsor Energy
5.0
(1)
"They’ve got a deal with Telus so we’ve got 25% off."
#51
Reamped Advance
5.0
(1)
"Cheapest I’m aware of with no strings attached."
#52
Huglo
5.0
(1)
"Best comparison tool I've found for Aus electricity providers."
#53
Energy Choice Experts
5.0
(1)
"Energy choice experts is really awesome at finding the best rates tailored to your specific usage."
#54
Momentum Energy
5.0
(1)
"Cheap rates, no bullshit games, Tasmanian owned."
#55
Lærdal Energi
4.0
(1)
"I really recommend Lærdal Energi."
#56
One Big Switch
4.0
(1)
"This is worth checking out…. https://onebigswitch.com.au/campaigns/obsau_brand/plans/query?"
#57
Elpriskollen
4.0
(1)
"[Use this tool.]"
#58
Energy Made Easy
4.0
(1)
"Wasn’t aware of the energymadeasy site. We will be switching providers."
#59
Elektrihind
4.0
(1)
"Here is a site that compares various packages."
#60
PowerSwitch
4.0
(1)
"PowerSwitch came out on top."
#61
Your Choice
4.0
(1)
"This is the government website that will provide you the best information."
#62
Check24
4.0
(1)
"Just do check24 like everyone else"
#63
Magic Valley Cooperative
4.0
(1)
"Magic valley co op"
#64
TriEagle Energy
4.0
(1)
"TriEagle charges just .11 per kWh flat rate"
#65
Oncor Electric Delivery
4.0
(1)
"The electricity all comes from Oncor. It's just a matter of choosing who is reselling it to you."
#66
Electrum
4.0
(1)
"Fixed price of roughly 0,12€/kWh for 9 months."
#67
PowerToChoose.com
4.0
(1)
"Choose a provider who gives the best energy rates."
#68
Bord Gáis
4.0
(1)
"I think bord gais at the moment are cheapest."
#69
Clean Sky Energy
4.0
(1)
"Clean Sky Energy and Gexa have incredibly cheap new customer plans and are both 100% renewable."
#70
Gexa
4.0
(1)
"Clean Sky Energy and Gexa have incredibly cheap new customer plans and are both 100% renewable."
#71
Wholesale
4.0
(1)
"I use Wholesale. Only recently switched."
#72
Co-Power
4.0
(1)
"They price their energy at wholesale rates."
#73
ServiceDealz
4.0
(1)
"Let you quickly compare and choose the best electricity provider."
#74
Power Wizard
4.0
(1)
"Some genuine deals for electricity and other home services."
#75
Red
4.0
(1)
"Red are consistently cheap rates."
#76
Shell
4.0
(1)
"Shell also has a comparable 100% renewable plan for under 10c/kWh."
#77
Amber
4.0
(1)
"This is good if you have some control over when you use energy: Amber. It’s not for everyone, but can deliver some pretty big savings."
#78
Zazu Energy
4.0
(1)
"Check out ZazuEnergy.com, $20 and they’ll find the best plan available."
#79
Infinite Energy
4.0
(1)
"Infinite Energy, Veteran Energy, and Frontier Utilities are some of the best electricity providers."
#80
Texas Power
4.0
(1)
"This is how I find good deals cause let's be honest here, so power companies suck."
#81
Origin Energy
4.0
(1)
"This is generally a good deal and you’ll get $200 credit if you’re a new customer."
#82
Veteran Energy
4.0
(1)
"Infinite Energy, Veteran Energy, and Frontier Utilities are some of the best electricity providers."
#83
Genesis
4.0
(1)
"Honestly I think genesis plan is the best."
#84
Electric Kiwi
4.0
(1)
"Have been good. Cheeper than mercury who we we're previously with."
#85
Lampiris
4.0
(1)
"Apparently it is decent."
#86
Xfinity
3.0
(1)
"Xfinity is okay but I’ve had problems with them as well"
#87
OK
3.0
(1)
"I had no problem with Andel. I switched to OK to get 500 dkr in COOP bonus."
#88
Norlys
1.0
(2)
"Do yourself a massive favour and stay the hell away from Norlys."
"Norlys is shit in everything the touch."
#89
Loop
2.0
(1)
"Not sure i would recommend loop for high usage."
#90
Agva
2.0
(1)
"Agva is on top of the list, but I suggest avoiding them."
#91
Norges Energy
2.0
(1)
"NorgesEnergy promised to price match any competitor, which is why I went for a 1000 kr discount deal to switch to them. Turned out I had to ask for the discount individually for every month of the 12 month contract!"
#92
Startex
1.0
(1)
"They charge you double if your under 500kw."
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