Competitive Electricity and the Future

As the 21st century gets underway, Pepco and much of the electric utility industry are undergoing an important change: the electric generation industry is being deregulated, which means that the market for electricity generation is open to competition.

Previously, your electric service was provided by a regulated monopoly, and Pepco was your sole electricity provider. Pepco generated, transmitted and delivered electricity while charging prices set under a regulated market.

Now, with competition, you have the opportunity to choose who generates your electricity. With competition, the rates you pay for electricity are set by the marketplace rather than by regulators. Opening the market to competing companies has launched a new era in electric service that could provide you with new choices.

It is up to you to determine the best option for you and your household. For more information about the current available choices, go to www.dcpsc.org.