Editorial Standards & Guidelines
Our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and trustworthy information about deregulated electricity markets in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
At ElectricRates.org, we understand that consumers rely on accurate, up-to-date information to make important decisions about their electricity service. Our editorial standards ensure that every piece of content we publish meets the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and transparency.
All electricity rates displayed on our site come directly from the PowerKiosk API, which aggregates real-time rates from licensed electricity suppliers. We never use placeholder, estimated, or fabricated rate data.
1. Primary Source Verification
All factual claims in our content are verified against primary sources, including:
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State regulatory commission websites (PUCO, PA PUC, MA DPU) -
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA.gov) data -
Official utility company communications and rate schedules -
PowerKiosk API for real-time competitive rate data
2. Expert Review
Every article undergoes review by our team of energy market experts with a combined 19+ years of experience in deregulated electricity markets. Our reviewers verify technical accuracy and ensure information is presented clearly for consumers.
3. Citation Standards
We cite sources for all statistical claims, regulatory information, and rate data. Citations are placed within 1-2 sentences of the claim they support, and we link directly to authoritative sources whenever possible.
4. Regular Content Audits
Our content is reviewed on a regular schedule based on topic sensitivity:
- Rate information: Real-time via API (no manual updates needed)
- How-to guides: Quarterly review for accuracy
- Regulatory content: Monthly review and updates as regulations change
- Evergreen content: Annual comprehensive review
All content on ElectricRates.org is written and reviewed by qualified energy market professionals. Our authors meet the following requirements:
Required Experience
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Minimum 3 years in deregulated energy markets -
Direct experience with utility rate structures -
Understanding of state regulatory frameworks
Verification Process
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Professional credentials verified -
Employment history confirmed -
Ongoing training on market changes
Meet our team: Learn more about our authors and their qualifications on our About page.
When We Make Corrections
We promptly correct errors when they are brought to our attention. Corrections are handled based on severity:
- Minor errors (typos, formatting): Corrected silently
- Clarifications (ambiguous language): Updated with note at bottom of article
- Material errors (factual inaccuracies): Corrected with prominent correction notice
How to Report an Error
If you believe you've found an error in our content, please contact us at corrections@electricrates.org. Include the article URL and a description of the error. We review all submissions within 48 hours and respond to valid concerns within 5 business days.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial content is created independently of our business partnerships. Electricity rate information, utility guides, and educational content are produced solely based on accuracy and consumer value, not commercial considerations.
Business Relationships
We are transparent about our business model and partnerships:
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We partner with Enroll Power (a PowerKiosk company) to provide Smart Enroll services -
Rate data is provided by PowerKiosk API from licensed electricity suppliers -
ElectricRates.org is operated by ComparePower.com
Affiliate Disclosure
When you enroll in an electricity plan through our site, we may receive compensation from electricity suppliers. This does not affect which plans we show you or the order in which they appear—plans are displayed based on rate and terms, not commission.
Our Data Sources
All electricity rate data displayed on ElectricRates.org comes from authoritative sources:
Competitive Rates
PowerKiosk API (real-time)
Utility Base Rates
State PUC filings & PowerKiosk
State Average Rates
EIA.gov monthly data
Regulatory Info
PUCO, PA PUC, MA DPU
Questions About Our Standards?
We're committed to transparency in everything we do. If you have questions about our editorial process or want to report a concern, please reach out.