Remember the good old days when switching energy providers felt like hitting the jackpot? Those juicy sign-up bonuses, gift cards, and credits that made the hassle of changing providers worth every minute spent comparing deals. These days, scanning through energy offers feels more like searching for a needle in a haystack.

The current state of energy deals reminds me of the cryptocurrency boom-bust cycle. One minute, companies were throwing money at customers like there was no tomorrow; the next, the well dried up faster than a puddle in the outback. Looking at the offers now, most seem to have either vanished entirely or come with catches that make them less appealing than a sunburn in December.