{"id":23430,"date":"2025-12-15T16:07:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chariotenergy.com\/chariot-university\/deregulated-energy-states\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T21:30:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T21:30:15","slug":"deregulated-energy-states","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chariotenergy.com\/chariot-university\/deregulated-energy-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Our In-Depth List of the Deregulated Energy States &#038; Markets in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.chariot-article {\n  max-width: 800px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 40px;\n  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  line-height: 1.8;\n  color: #333;\n}\n.chariot-article h1 {\n  font-size: 2.5em;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1.2;\n  margin: 0 0 30px 0;\n  color: #1a1a1a;\n}\n.chariot-article h2 {\n  font-size: 1.8em;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n  margin: 50px 0 20px 0;\n  color: #1a1a1a;\n  border-bottom: 2px solid #f7931e;\n  padding-bottom: 10px;\n}\n.chariot-article h3 {\n  font-size: 1.4em;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  margin: 40px 0 15px 0;\n  color: #333;\n}\n.chariot-article h4 {\n  font-size: 1.2em;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  margin: 30px 0 10px 0;\n  color: #444;\n}\n.chariot-article p {\n  margin: 0 0 20px 0;\n}\n.chariot-article img {\n  max-width: 100%;\n  height: auto;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  margin: 30px 0;\n  display: block;\n}\n.chariot-article figure {\n  margin: 30px 0;\n}\n.chariot-article figcaption {\n  font-size: 0.9em;\n  color: #666;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-top: 10px;\n  font-style: italic;\n}\n.chariot-article ul, .chariot-article ol {\n  margin: 20px 0 20px 30px;\n  padding: 0;\n}\n.chariot-article li {\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n.chariot-article a {\n  color: #f7931e;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;\n  transition: border-color 0.2s;\n}\n.chariot-article a:hover {\n  border-bottom-color: #f7931e;\n}\n.chariot-article blockquote {\n  border-left: 4px solid #f7931e;\n  margin: 30px 0;\n  padding: 20px 30px;\n  background: #f9f9f9;\n  font-style: italic;\n  color: #555;\n}\n.chariot-article strong {\n  font-weight: 600;\n  color: #1a1a1a;\n}\n.chariot-article em {\n  font-style: italic;\n}\n.chariot-article hr {\n  border: none;\n  border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n  margin: 40px 0;\n}\n.chariot-article table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  margin: 30px 0;\n}\n.chariot-article th, .chariot-article td {\n  padding: 12px 15px;\n  text-align: left;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n}\n.chariot-article th {\n  background: #f5f5f5;\n  font-weight: 600;\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .chariot-article {\n    padding: 20px;\n    font-size: 16px;\n  }\n  .chariot-article h1 { font-size: 2em; }\n  .chariot-article h2 { font-size: 1.5em; }\n  .chariot-article h3 { font-size: 1.25em; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"chariot-article\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" alt=\"U.S. electricity grid at night\" class=\"wp-image-3579\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/chariotenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/us-electric-grid-1.jpg\" width=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Depending on where you live in the U.S., you have the freedom to choose how you buy electricity and natural gas for your home. Not only can you pick the retail energy provider that\u2019s right for you, but you can also decide how much you want to pay, how you want to pay, and if you want renewable\/clean energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The technical term for this\u00a0 concept is \u201cenergy deregulation,\u201d but we call it <a href=\"https:\/\/chariotenergy.com\/chariot-university\/energy-choice\/\">energy choice<\/a>. It\u2019s available only in certain deregulated energy states across the U.S., and it\u2019s pretty sweet!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>H2: How Many States Have Deregulated Energy Markets?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As of 2020, 17 states in the U.S. enjoy the benefits of deregulation:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>California<\/li>\n<li>Connecticut<\/li>\n<li>Delaware<\/li>\n<li>Illinois<\/li>\n<li>Massachusetts<\/li>\n<li>Maryland<\/li>\n<li>Maine<\/li>\n<li>Michigan<\/li>\n<li>Montana<\/li>\n<li>New Hampshire<\/li>\n<li>New Jersey<\/li>\n<li>New York<\/li>\n<li>Ohio<\/li>\n<li>Pennsylvania<\/li>\n<li>Rhode Island<\/li>\n<li>Texas<\/li>\n<li>Washington D.C.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Some states have only deregulated its electricity market, while others decided to deregulate natural gas. And in some states, residents can choose both energy suppliers!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, there isn\u2019t one state in the U.S. that has a 100% deregulated energy market. Each state still has some regulation around its energy. The only state that comes close to complete energy deregulation is Chariot\u2019s very own: <strong>Texas<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>H2: What is Energy Deregulation and How Does It Help Me?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deregulation makes energy companies compete for your business. Energy choice translates to lower electric bills overall, better quality customer service, and innovations in energy generation, such as solar and wind farms!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, customers who live in regulated energy markets have only one provider that dictates the price of electricity and natural gas, including how it\u2019s generated, which is most likely from fossil fuels. Deregulated energy markets allow customers to choose for themselves, empowering them to make smarter energy decisions!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about energy deregulation and how it affects you as a residential customer, we\u2019ve compiled the deregulation status of all 50 U.S. states (plus D.C.) below. Note: this doesn\u2019t account for all of the state, as there are some parts that may still be regulated. You should contact the utility company for your area to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>H2: Energy Deregulation Status for All U.S. States<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-subtle-pale-blue-background-color has-background\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>STATE<\/th>\n<th>ELECTRICITY<\/th>\n<th>NATURAL GAS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Alabama<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Alaska<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Arizona<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Arkansas<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>California<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Partial choice; very limited<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Colorado<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Connecticut<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Partial choice; very limited<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Delaware<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>No<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Florida<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Georgia<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hawaii<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Idaho<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Illinois<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indiana<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Iowa<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kansas<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kentucky<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Louisiana<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Maine<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>No; only for commercial and industrial customers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Maryland<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Massachusetts<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes; somewhat limited<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Michigan<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes; very limited<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Minnesota<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mississippi<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Missouri<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Montana<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>No<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nebraska<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nevada<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>New Hampshire<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>No; only for commercial and industrial customers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>New Jersey<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New Mexico<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>New York<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>North Carolina<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>North Dakota<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ohio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oklahoma<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oregon<\/td>\n<td>No; only for commercial and industrial customers<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rhode Island<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>South Carolina<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>South Dakota<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tennessee<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Texas<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>No; only for commercial and industrial customers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Utah<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vermont<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Virginia<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Washington<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Washington D.C.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>West Virginia<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wisconsin<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wyoming<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re an energy buff like us and are interested in learning more about deregulation, head on over to our other article for a more in-depth look at <a href=\"https:\/\/chariotenergy.com\/chariot-university\/energy-choice\/\">energy choice and how it works<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out which states in the U.S. have deregulated energy markets. 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