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What an EFL is (and what it isn’t)
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The average-price-per-kWh table
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TDU vs. energy charge
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Bill credits and usage thresholds
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Auto-renewal language
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“If the average price at 500 kWh is dramatically higher than at 1,000 kWh, the plan has a bill credit you'll probably never qualify for.”
— ChooseMyPower Editorial, Editorial team
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