From Pennsylvania to Texas small businesses aren’t shopping for electricity at the rate of residential or industrial consumers. What’s holding small businesses back?

The first obstacle to many small business owners is time. Electricity shopping appears time consuming. What business owner has time to compile and compare rates from several or even dozens of companies? That’s the beauty of websites like ElectricChoice.com where you can get a list of low rates from reliable providers in five minutes.

A second obstacle for small business owners is trust. With electricity shopping still a new concept, aggressive salesmen and the occasional bad actor can discourage business owners from trusting and depending  on new or unknown provider companies. Here again websites like ElectricChoice.com can help because they thoroughly evaluate every supplier before promoting their rates. Business owners can also go to their state utility commission for a list of all licensed suppliers.

The final obstacle is the lack of plans designed for small business needs. Small businesses have more complicated needs than residents, but often do not use enough energy to warrant a personalized arrangement with their electricity provider. Electric Choice has many different services that they offer to small and large business through their parent company, Eisenbach Consulting.  Predominant use studies may help some businesses apply for tax exemption status and lighting retro-fits can reduce the amount of energy that your building uses.

Small business owners should also keep in mind the rewards some suppliers offer to their business customers. For instance, with Bounce Energy, you have the opportunity to earn rewards points through American Airlines by enrolling in their Aadvantage Rewards Program.

From substantial savings on your electric bill, to quick and efficient service, to special perks and rewards, electricity shopping is worth it for the small business owner.