WARRENVILLE, Ill., June 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With ComEd's electricity rates set for the next 12 months and the imminent uptick in electricity usage needed to keep homes and offices cool this summer, EverBright Energy is offering Illinois residents and small business a useful tool to determine if they can save money on their electricity bills.
The EverBright Energy Cost Comparison Calculator helps consumers check electricity rates offered in their local area through EverBright and compares those rates against what they currently pay with ComEd. EverBright is an Illinois-based company offering energy cost savings to residential and small commercial clients.
Consumers interested in learning their potential savings simply need to visit www.everbrightenergy.com and type in their zip code and the rate comparison will appear. To receive an annual estimate of potential savings, consumers will need a copy of their current ComEd bill handy. Using current rates, ComEd consumers without space heat, save more than 12% when switching through EverBright Energy, which is an exclusive agent of Integrys Energy Services. By signing up through EverBright Energy, consumers agree to receive their power supply from Integrys Energy Services. View a demonstration of the savings calculator.
"For Illinois residents and small businesses, having access to competitive electricity rates through alternative supply sources is a relatively new concept," said John Nania, president and CEO of EverBright Energy. "That's why EverBright feels strongly about educating consumers upfront of their potential savings. Our Cost Comparison Calculator offers transparency and clarity into the benefits of switching."
Switching Through EverBright
Aside from rate discounts, the benefits of switching through EverBright are the service and support consumers receive before, during and after switching. By visiting www.everbrightenergy.com consumers can learn more about electricity deregulation, compare their existing electricity bill with EverBright's current offers, and be guided through a three-step enrollment process. To enroll, consumers will need a copy of their current ComEd bill. After enrolling, the customer doesn't have to take any further action to make the switch. Twelve, 24- and 36-month terms are available and offer lower supply costs. A one-time cancellation fee of $50 will be applied for early termination of contracts.
About EverBright Energy
EverBright Energy makes it easy for consumers and small businesses to understand, choose and save on their electricity. Because consumers need to be informed of their electricity options, EverBright is committed to educating the Illinois marketplace about their choices, offering transparency into the switching process. Through EverBright, consumers can calculate potential savings upfront and switching is made easy. To learn more about EverBright Energy, please visit www.everbrightenergy.com