An electricity meter. (Stock photo from Getty Images.)
Correction: Ohio in 2008 deregulated it’s electricity retail and generation markets, and default prices are determined by auctions conducted by distribution utilities. The original version of this story contained incorrect information. It’s been updated.
When you get cornered at the store or by a telemarketer selling electricity in Ohio’s deregulated retail market, they often tell you they can get you a better deal than you’re getting. However, an investigation by Ohio State researchers published in December concluded that the deal they’re offering is usually a lot more expensive than if you simply stick with the one you get by default…