Why alerts matter
Electricity shopping is not just about finding a low rate once. It is about knowing when that rate stops
being a good deal. Many people remember to compare plans only after they have already paid one or two higher
bills. An alert changes that timing. It gives you a reminder while you still have time to act.
That is why this feature lives in the app instead of the website. The website is for research and light
comparison. The app is for staying organized and getting prompted at the right moment.
What the app helps you do
- Track your current electricity plan.
- Know when a contract or low rate is close to ending.
- Compare again before a renewal costs more.
- Switch with better timing instead of reacting late.
This is especially helpful across the broader set of supplier-choice markets Choose My Electric now tracks,
including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Maryland, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maine,
New Jersey, Rhode Island, Illinois, and New York.
Use the website to compare, then keep the app installed
A common pattern is simple: start on the web, compare what is available today, and then keep the app
installed so you get an alert before your current rate expires in the future. That makes the app a useful
follow-up tool even if your first comparison starts in a browser.