Energy Savings From Changing An Air Filter? You’ve just received your Texas light company bill and for the third straight month, it’s running higher than normal. So, you’re probably wondering if you’ve been doing different this month. Ask yourself when was the last time you changed the air filter in your home’s heating, ventilation air-conditioning Read More
NOAA Predicts Intense Hurricane Season As we already covered in early May, four forecasters are warning of a high energy hurricane season this summer that could affect Texas electricity customers. Their forecasts predict 14 to 18 tropical storms in the Atlantic. Of these, 7 to 9 will become hurricanes with 3 growing to become major Read More
Prepare Now for a Busy 2020 Hurricane Season The 2020 hurricane season will officially begin one month from now on June 1. And since this year’s winter was one of the warmest in North America without the help of an El Niño, Texas residents might see the impact of at least one tropical storm this Read More
About the COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program Even though multiple Texas TDUs and retail electricity providers have suspended service disconnectionsand late fees for customers who can’t pay their electricity bills, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program (CERP) designed to reduce the economic impact of Texas electricity bills on residential customers. The Read More
Which Houston Electricity Plans Are Cheapest? When it comes to evaluating retail electricity plans, one number doesn’t say it all. You may find a plan with a super low advertised rate. However, that low number in a bold font may not be all it’s cracked up to be. That’s why Texas Electricity Ratings now shows Read More
When’s the Best Time to Switch to a New Energy Provider in Dallas? The US Energy Information Association (EIA) has determined that we’ll end the winter heating season this year with a 12% increase in natural gas inventory, more than the average for the last 5 years. That combined with the current the low petroleum Read More
Which 12-Month Fixed Electricity Plans Are the Cheapest? We’re moving away from winter in Texas. And as summer approaches, the potential for higher electricity rates comes with it. If you’re looking to make sure you have the cheapest electricity rates in Dallas, then you need to start shopping around for a new energy provider. The easiest Read More
Are prepaid free-nights plans a good deal? If you’ve ever been surprised by a high utility bill, you know the anxiety it can cause. Even if you’re a diligent budgeter, an unexpectedly costly utility bill can really throw you off-kilter. This is one of the primary reasons people choose prepaid electricity plans. You can’t be Read More
Coronavirus and Your Utility Bills —UPDATED— 03-18-20 The Coronavirus (or Covid-19) outbreak news over this weekend has left many working Texas families wondering what’s going to happen in the wake of schools and many businesses closing. Folks want to know how they’ll make ends meet if they take sick leave or must stay Read More
Who has St. Patrick’s Day Green Electricity? Even when St. Patrick’s Day falls midweek like it does this year, people still manage to celebrate. Put on your favorite green shirt and head down to your favorite Irish pub for a pint of Guinness. But before you celebrate all things Irish, take a minute to think about Read More