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by manav 3721 days ago
I got a message from Comcast and it seems like they are going into the space somehow. Have you looked into what they are doing, is it similar?
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When we looked at the competitive landscape to this project we did review Comcast Energy Rewards and what they have done is partnered with an energy provider for their customers in deregulated states to create custom deals. We don't consider this competition as to us they are 'just another plan option' however it does add complexity to how people select their plan and that's only good for us!

At this time their offering is a one time switch onto their partners energy plan and they are masking the rate with gift card type incentives. This is the same if you get a telemarketing call from A N Other energy and decide to sign up.

In our design we have already considered where we intersect with Comcast Energy Rewards and will allow a customer in their coverage area to give us their Comcast account number so we can evaluate that plan along with their other options, similarly we ask them if they are a veteran or want a certain % of renewable energy etc.