Take control of your energy future
IES is your trusted energy procurement partner. We help businesses reduce their electricity and natural gas costs through competitive market auctions in deregulated states.
Electricity Auctions
We auction your electricity contract to multiple providers, ensuring you get the most competitive rates available in your market.
Natural Gas Auctions
Same competitive auction process for your natural gas supply, maximizing your savings on heating and operations.
Expert Guidance
Our energy specialists guide you through the entire process, from contract analysis to provider selection and ongoing support.
Free consultation - No obligation
Where IES Can Help You
Energy deregulation varies by state. See if you're in a market where IES can help you save.
Hover over states below to see their electricity and natural gas deregulation status.
The IES Price Discovery Platform
IES has developed The IES Price Discovery Platform that guarantees two things: lowest price to the energy customer and complete transparency.
IES forms a centralized strategy between the client and their dedicated consultant to reduce cost and consumption through competition. Through the process of an online utility auction, the true bottom price is discovered not only for one supplier, but for all participating and vetted suppliers. Once the bidding stops between all 40 suppliers, you know that the last bid is as low as anyone can go.
Comprehensive Energy Solutions
IES has the experience and expertise to handle any of your energy needs. We have a variety of purchasing strategies depending on your operational factors, including fully fixed rate, blocked index, index, and wholesale pricing structures.
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Understanding Energy Deregulation
What Is Energy Deregulation?
Traditionally, electric companies have been vertical organizations who control all stages of the energy delivery process: generation, transmission, distribution, metering and billing. In other words, they operate as monopolies under federal and state regulation.
When a state deregulates its electric sector, these monopolies are broken down and different companies participate in the energy delivery process:
- Private Generators compete to sell their electricity output in a wholesale market
- Retail Electric Providers (REP) purchase wholesale energy and resell it to businesses in the form of electricity plans
- Transmission and Distribution Utilities (TDU) manage the grid infrastructure and deliver energy to your property
Benefits of Deregulation
The main advantage of having a deregulated energy sector is being able to choose your provider. When done right, deregulation offers:
- Power Bill Savings: Choose the right electricity plan and a provider you can trust
- Plan Flexibility: Select electricity plans according to your preferences, including 100% renewable options
- Added Perks: Some plans come with incentives like smart thermostats or solar credits
- Competition-Driven Prices: Providers compete for your business, driving down costs
How the Wholesale Market Works
When electricity is deregulated, the wholesale market operates like a reverse auction. Just like the highest bidder wins in a normal auction, the seller with the lowest price wins in a reverse auction. This is where IES comes in - we leverage this competitive market structure to get you the best rates possible.
Consider that deregulation only applies for electricity generation and retail sales. Transmission and distribution are still a regulated monopoly. Generation companies compete to sell their electricity, while retailers compete to resell that power to you. However, they all use the same power grid.