Shop for an electricity plan
Compare retail electricity plans where the user can choose a supplier, and catch the teaser rates and fees that make a cheap plan expensive.
Ask for it like this
- “Can I get a cheaper electricity plan?”
- “Compare energy suppliers in my area”
- “Is this fixed-rate electricity plan a good deal?”
What your assistant does
- Get the ZIP code, the current supplier and rate (from a recent bill), monthly usage in kWh, and whether the current plan has an end date or an exit fee.
- Search whether the area lets customers choose a supplier, and find the state's official comparison site (for example Power to Choose in Texas, or the public utility commission's shopping page).
- Compare plans at the user's actual usage: rate, fixed or variable, contract length, monthly fees, exit fee, and renewable share — with an estimated monthly cost for each.
- Flag the traps: introductory rates that jump after a few months, variable rates with no cap, and auto-renewal into a higher rate.
- Search utility rebates and efficiency programs the user may qualify for, then recommend switching to a named plan or staying put.