Why is Entergy my only choice for electricity? How is that not a monopoly?

It is a regulated monopoly...

I didn't even know there were areas where you had options for your electricity services.

Entergy isn't the only electricity company that works as a monopoly. Any where you live that only has one electricity provider.. That electricity provide is working as a monopoly.

Entergy sent me a text and told me that my power was down. It showed up that way on the app as well. My power never went down. I think those new meters they installed have more problems than they are admitting.

Its a monopoly that saves you money

It’s the same thing here in Louisville. We only have LG&E and they gouge the frick out of folks. They’re asking for a 20% raise this year.

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Any where you live that only has one electricity provider.. That electricity provide is working as a monopoly.

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Typically true for all areas. It is a government regulated monopoly. One exception is Texas where one company manages the distribution network, but your Power Company can be many different choices and they have several different rates and programs for different rates.

Now you could get stuck with this option where you pay the spot rate for electricity which was a one point 6.88 a kWH. That price can fluctuate down to almost free. But Jesus, 6.88 a KWH is an arse raping.

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When I lived on the north shore, I could pick between them and a power company out of Washington Parish.

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I don’t think so.

And yes, it is a regulated monopoly. The catch for them is that they have to serve every potential customer in their jurisdiction and treat all customers equal.

The reason for these monopolies historically makes some sense, as they didn’t want multiple companies investing in all of the infrastructure.

Who said that it isn't a monopoly?

Government appointed monopoly.

It is a monopoly, intentionally.