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Rhythm Energy is a somewhat new name in the deregulated electricity market. Formed in 2020, Rhythm has grown quickly. They are known for their plans centered around renewable energy like solar, wind, and EV charging.
Typically Rhythm is not the cheapest option, but they are very competitive. Some of their plans offer time-of-use incentives that are ideal if you have an EV or don't mind shaping your energy usage habits around certain times of the day.
One thing we appreciate is that Rhythm typically has a month-to-month option with a competitve rate. This is great for short term renters or for those who want to monitor the market until they see a long term deal they want to commit to.
If you are looking for a 100% renewable energy plan Rhythm is most certainly a name you should consider.
Very easy
Start up has been swift, painless and magnificent. I think service will be very manageable and the customer service has been awesome to work with.
Can't wait to see what my first services with Rhythm Energy
Sight up and cancel it 1 hour later ,Tuesday ,now it look like iam sigh up. And with different plan originally on weds
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Plans and Rates:
We review all available plans from every licensed energy provider. Then we rank the lowest available rate from each provider. Providers then receive a rating based on what percentile their lowest plan ranks.
For example, Provider A has the 3rd lowest-priced plan, while Provider B has the 45th lowest-priced plan out of 46 providers who submitted plans to PUC. Provider A will have a rating of 5, while Provider B will have a rating of 1.
Customer Service:
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Renewable Options:
The rating system is based on the availability of renewable energy options. A 5-star rating is awarded to entities that offer a fully renewable option, signifying 100% renewable energy usage. A 4-star rating is given to those that provide a mix of energy sources, with more than 50% coming from renewable sources. Entities with renewable energy options exceeding the state average of 31.1% receive a 3-star rating, while those offering less than 31.1% renewable options are rated with 2 stars. Lastly, a 1-star rating is assigned to those with no renewable energy options, indicating a lack of commitment to sustainable energy practices.
PUC Rating:
The Public Utility Commission publishes a rating for each provider based on the number of formal complaints filed against the provider in comparison to how many customers they have.
For example, a provider with 10 formal complaints out of 10,000 customers would have a 1-star rating whereas a provider with 10 complaints and 1,000,000 customers would have a 5-star rating.
The GridHacker rating uses a weighted average that prioritizes rates and customer service over renewable options and PUC rating. We do this because we feel that for most customers price and service are the two most important factors when they are shopping for an electricity plan.
