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Applying for the Program
Long Island Choice is a LIPA program that provides residential and commercial customers with the option to purchase their electric supply directly from energy service companies other than LIPA.
How do I apply?
Click here for a list of ESCOs that have been licensed by
LIPA. You can contact any of them. ESCOs may also be marketing
their services to customers on Long Island.
Once you choose and are accepted by an ESCO, a contract will be provided by the ESCO. When you enter the contract, the ESCO will register you electronically. Once you are registered, LIPA will send you written notification. Note that depending on the ESCO's business practices, you may enter a contract with an ESCO either in writing, over the telephone (in which case the ESCO will be required to keep a taped recording of the call) or electronically (e.g., via a Web site or email).
Who qualifies for Long Island Choice?
Just about all residential and non-residential customers who
receive their full power requirements from LIPA qualify for Long
Island Choice. If you have multiple meter locations, you may
choose different ESCOs for different accounts, or you may use
one ESCO.
What are LIPA’s responsibilities?
LIPA will continue to deliver electricity to you. If your ESCO
fails to supply electricity or goes out of business, LIPA will
supply electricity without interruption. LIPA will also restore
power in the event of an outage or other emergency, ensure
service reliability by maintaining the delivery system, read
your meter, and provide billing on delivery charges and other
essential customer services.
Applying for Long Island Choice: Step-by-Step Process
- You choose an ESCO.
- You are accepted by the ESCO.
- Contract terms are provided to you by the ESCO.
- You enter a written, verbal or electronic contract with the ESCO and the ESCO enrolls you electronically.
- LIPA confirms enrollment with a confirmation letter.
You respond to letter only if the information is incorrect.
