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An important facet of America’s culture and history is the right to choose. But when it comes to energy, not all Americans enjoy this right. Currently, only 13 states and Washington, D.C. allow for energy choice for power, while 24 states and the District of Columbia allow for a natural gas choice. 

What is National Energy Shopping Day?

  • RESA established National Energy Shopping Day to celebrate the freedom to choose and encourage gas and electricity consumers to shop for the best energy plan for their lifestyle, families, business and the environment.
  • Not sure how to shop? RESA has made shopping made easy! You can watch our how-to video and visit our consumer resource center.

NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC POLL FINDS 74% OF CONSUMERS WANT TO SELECT THEIR OWN ENERGY SUPPLIER

In 2020, RESA commissioned a national scientific poll that indicates three out of four voters want options and a choice when selecting their energy suppliers or providers. The survey was conducted by Ragnar Research Partners. Interviews included 1,000 Likely Voters (LVs) nationwide. Quotas on age, gender, ethnicity, education, and region were used to ensure a representative distribution. The study’s margin of error is ±3%.

The survey found a strong sense of importance for choice (76%) when deciding on consumer products such as cell phone or ISP plans. This sentiment is carried over to a near equal number of voters who agree (74%) that consumers should be able to shop for energy suppliers in the same way. The survey found a strong sense of importance for choice (76%) when deciding on consumer products such as cell phone or ISP plans. This sentiment is carried over to a near equal number of voters who agree (74%) that consumers should be able to shop for energy suppliers in the same way.

Today, only 14 states and jurisdictions offer consumers a choice (or 28% in the U.S.), while three-quarters of Americans want a choice.

More information on the poll results can be found here.

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