When I, Arjun Bali, first bought my house, I was completely overwhelmed by the sheer number of electricity plan options available. Dozens of providers, hundreds of plans, confusing terms, and complicated pricing structures made it nearly impossible to make an informed decision.
That's when I talked to my neighbors, particularly some of the older members of our community. I discovered that I wasn't alone in my confusion. Many people, especially seniors, found the process of choosing an electricity plan incredibly frustrating and stressful. The utility fact labels were difficult to interpret, and comparing plans felt like solving a puzzle without having all the pieces.
This experience inspired me to create My Electricity Agent. I wanted to build something that would help everyone in our community, particularly those who might not be comfortable with technology or who find the overwhelming choices paralyzing. This is my way of giving back to society and making a real difference in people's lives.
We believe in transparency. Here's how we estimate your monthly electricity costs in simple terms:
We take the monthly electricity usage you enter (measured in kWh - kilowatt hours). This is the amount of electricity your home uses in a typical month.
We multiply your usage by the plan's energy rate (price per kWh). For example, if you use 1,000 kWh and the rate is 12 cents per kWh, that's $120 for electricity.
TDU (Transmission and Distribution Utility) charges are fees for delivering electricity to your home through power lines. These are set by your local utility company and are the same across all providers.
Most plans have a monthly base charge (sometimes called a "customer charge"). This is a fixed fee you pay regardless of how much electricity you use.
Every electricity plan comes with an Electricity Facts Label (EFL). These documents can be confusing because they contain a lot of technical information. Here's what you need to know:
We will never charge you anything. This service is purely volunteering out of my choice as a way to give back to the community. No hidden fees, no premium tiers, no gimmicks, no referral fees.
We're not even asking you to sign up or provide any personal details. Just enter your zip code and usage, and get the best electricity plans instantly.