Price to Compare
Benchmark rate used to evaluate competitive electricity offers. Represents the default utility generation rate if you don't choose a competitive supplier.
About Price to Compare
The Price to Compare (PTC) is the benchmark rate used to evaluate competitive electricity offers. It represents the default utility rate for generation that customers pay if they don't choose a competitive supplier.
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