How Public Grid works, and how we make money when it’s free

We help you find savings through your electricity account.^⁠[1] You can connect an account you already have, or we can help set up service when you move.^⁠[2]

We also help you track your electricity use and spending over time.^⁠[2] If you know us by our old name, you can read why Cottage became Public Grid.

Our energy partners cover the cost through referrals.^⁠[2]

You can sign up for free, with no contracts.^⁠[2] That gives you a place to start if you’d like help finding savings.

We aren’t your utility. Your local utility delivers your electricity and handles outages.^⁠[1] We work alongside your utility to look for savings on your bill.^⁠[1]

We check which savings you qualify for and handle the signup paperwork.^⁠[1] Here’s how the process works:

1. Tell us about your account

   Share your address and utility with us.^⁠[1]

2. We look for savings

   We check the programs you qualify for.^⁠[1]

3. We handle the paperwork

   We sign you up for programs you qualify for and let you know when we do. You can opt out anytime.^⁠[1]

You can read more about how Public Grid works before getting started.

We look for electricity savings and programs that help pay your bill.^⁠[1] What’s available depends on your state, utility and eligibility.^⁠[3]

• In states with energy choice, you can pick the company that supplies your electricity. We look for a lower supply rate and handle the switch if we find one.^⁠[1,4]
• We can match you with community solar, where a local solar farm provides credits on your electricity bill. You don’t need panels on your roof.^⁠[1]
• We look for programs that help pay your bill if your household qualifies.^⁠[1]

The options won’t be the same for every home.^⁠[3]

You can email us at [email protected].^⁠[5] If something about signup is unclear, tell us what you’d like to understand.

You can also read our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy before signing up.

If you’re moving, we can help you set up electricity at your new home.^⁠[1] If you already have service, connect your account and we’ll look for savings.^⁠[1] It’s free to sign up, with no contracts.^⁠[2]