Month-to-Month Electricity Plans

A month-to-month plan is a variable-rate electricity plan with no long-term contract. Your rate can change each month based on market conditions, but you can switch providers or cancel at any time without paying an early termination fee.

Providers take on more pricing risk with no-contract plans because they can't lock in wholesale energy purchases in advance. That risk premium is passed to you as a higher per-kWh rate. During mild-weather months the difference may be small, but during summer peaks or winter storms, variable rates can spike well above fixed-rate alternatives.

Month-to-month plans work best for short-term situations: temporary housing, lease gaps, waiting for a seasonal dip in fixed rates, or if your current contract is about to expire and you need a bridge plan. If you're staying at the same address for 6 months or more, a fixed-rate plan is usually cheaper overall.

Yes, at any time. Since month-to-month plans have no contract, you can enroll in a fixed-rate plan whenever you find a good deal. Many customers use variable plans as a temporary bridge while shopping for the right long-term rate.

No. The defining feature of a month-to-month plan is no early termination fee. You can cancel or switch providers at any time without penalty. This is different from short-term fixed-rate plans (3–6 months) which may still carry an ETF.

Your rate can change at the start of each billing cycle, typically monthly. Providers set the new rate based on current wholesale electricity prices, natural gas costs, and grid conditions. You'll see the new rate on your bill each month. Some providers send advance notice of rate changes; others don't — check your plan's terms.