How we’re paid
Does payment affect my recommendation?
Your household comes first.
In plain words
- How is EnergyFriend paid for?
- Right now, no one pays us.
- What do I pay to compare?
- Nothing.
- Are you my electricity company?
- No. Your provider is.
- Could a better plan be missing?
- Yes. We don’t cover every Texas plan.
The full wording for each answer is below.
How is EnergyFriend paid for?
Right now, no one pays us.
Today, no one pays us. You pay nothing, and no provider pays us. We’re a planned nonprofit and haven’t decided how we’ll fund the service long term. If a provider ever pays us, you’ll see it with that offer, and it can’t change the ranking.
What do I pay to compare?
Nothing.
Nothing. Comparing plans is free.
Can a provider pay for a better ranking?
No.
No. Provider payments cannot change rankings or hide a better eligible offer. Any paid relationship appears with the relevant offer.
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Are you my electricity company?
No. Your provider is.
No. We help you make sense of your bill and compare plans. You sign up and get electricity through your provider.
Could a better plan be missing?
Yes. We don’t cover every Texas plan.
Yes. Our results do not cover every Texas plan. Confirm the final price, deposit and start date with the provider.
The short version
Can I trust the comparison?
A provider payment never buys a better spot.
Do I pay to compare?
No. Comparing is free.
Can providers pay to rank higher?
No. A payment cannot buy a better ranking.
Do I have to switch?
No. Staying can be the right choice.