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.
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Electricity Auctions
We auction your electricity contract to multiple providers, ensuring you get the most competitive rates available in your market.
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Natural Gas Auctions
Same competitive auction process for your natural gas supply, maximizing your savings on heating and operations.
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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.
Full Access (Both)
Electric Only
Gas Only
Limited Access
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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. Utilizing the head-to-head competition between 40+ suppliers ensures the cheapest rate in the market. Suppliers want you to call them and only them, and take their first offer; they definitely do not like having to compete head-to-head, bidding multiple times for your business. That shaves off their "in-house" margin and allows for lower executable price points through our online auction!
Comprehensive Energy Solutions
IES has the experience and expertise to handle any of your energy needs – natural gas, electricity, propane, and/or fuel. We have a variety of different purchasing strategies to implement depending on your operational factors. Often, a fully fixed rate is the best option. But we also have blocked index, index, and wholesale pricing structures available.
Natural Gas
Electricity
Fuel Oil
Propane
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 - in a given area, a single company manages the power lines, transmission towers, utility poles, transformers, substations, etc. Generation companies compete to sell their electricity, while retailers compete to resell that power to you. However, they all use the same power grid.
About Ideal Energy Solutions
Your trusted partner in navigating deregulated energy markets to reduce costs and optimize your energy contracts.
Our Mission
Ideal was founded to help businesses take control of their energy costs. In deregulated markets, you have the power to choose your energy provider - but navigating the options can be overwhelming. That's where we come in.
We leverage our expertise and industry relationships to auction your energy contracts to multiple providers, ensuring you get the most competitive rates available. Our goal is simple: save you money on electricity and natural gas while providing expert guidance every step of the way.
How It Works
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Share Your Info
Tell us about your location and current energy usage. We'll verify you're in a deregulated market where we can help.
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We Analyze
Our team reviews your energy profile and identifies opportunities for savings in your specific market.
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Competitive Auction
We auction your contract to multiple energy providers, creating competition that drives down your rates.
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You Save
Review the best offers and choose the plan that works for you. We handle the transition seamlessly.
Why Choose Ideal?
Free Service
Our consultation is completely free. We only succeed when you save.
Market Expertise
Deep knowledge of deregulated energy markets across the country.
Competitive Process
Our auction approach ensures you get the best available rates.
Ongoing Support
We're here to help throughout your contract term and beyond.
Markets We Serve
Ideal operates in states with deregulated electricity and/or natural gas markets. Our services are available where you have the power to choose your energy provider, including major markets in Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, New York, and more.
Not sure if your state qualifies? Check our interactive map or start the qualification process to find out.
