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| Make sure that the Chattanooga utility company has a license. Do this by checking with the state agency that regulates electricity. Connect Chattanooga utilities online. This protects you from dealing with fraudulent companies that take your money and run because they can’t legally do business in your state. |
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| Ask questions to your Chattanooga utility company if you don’t understand the words used or choices you must make. Even if you buy electricity from a new supplier, you will still pay the public utility company to deliver – or provide--your electricity. You may get separate bills from both the supplier and the provider. Connect Chattanooga utilities online. |
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| Until recently, consumers had no choice in the Chattanooga utility company to choose or prices. You bought electricity from the one public utility company in your area. Now in many states you can shop among two or more electricity suppliers. Connect Chattanooga utilities online. You may even have gotten email, mail or phone calls to ask for your business. |
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| Ask the Chattanooga utility company you are comparing who has to confirm your decision to change suppliers. Having someone confirm you are switching protects you against being moved to a new supplier without your permission. This is often called “slamming.” Connect Chattanooga utilities online. |
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| Choose Energy Star® appliances and electronics to save money with your Chattanooga utility company. When buying new appliances, choose Energy Star®-certified models. For example, a new Energy Star®-refrigerator uses about 20% less energy than a standard new refrigerators, and 46% less than one made in 1980. A new Energy Star® clothes washer uses nearly 50% less energy than a standard washer. Connect Chattanooga utilities online. |
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| If you are not satisfied with the response you receive to your complaint about a Chattanooga utility company, there are a number of organizations that have been set up by the Government specifically to help you. Connect Chattanooga utilities online. |
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| Install low flow showerheads to save money with your Chattanooga utility company. If you do not already have them, low flow showerheads and faucets can drastically cut your hot water expenses. Savings of 10-16% of water heating costs. Connect Chattanooga utilities online. |
