Most US energy supplier contracts auto-renew at end of term to a 'month-to-month' variable rate that prices 25 to 45 percent above market. Suppliers must disclose the auto-renewal terms before signing and notify customers 30 to 60 days before contract end (varies by state). Set a calendar alarm for 90 days before contract end. Re-shop the market and either renew with the same supplier at a fresh locked rate or switch.
Auto-renewal disclosure rules by state
PA: 30-day pre-renewal notice required. PUC enforces.
NY: 30 to 60 day notice required. PSC enforces. OH: 30 day notice. PUCO enforces.
TX: 30 day notice on EFL. PUCT enforces. Variable post-renewal rate disclosed in EFL signed at original contract.
The 90-day calendar alarm
Set a calendar alarm 90 days before contract end (visible on the original contract). Re-shop the supplier market.
Either renew with the same supplier at a fresh locked rate (request a renewal offer), or switch to a new supplier. Auto-renewal is almost never the best move.
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Cancel before renewal?
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