Texas Still Number 1 in Wind Generation While several Texas coal plants aim to close by 2020, wind generation continues to break records. On January 21, 2019, wind produced 19.7 gigawatts (GW), breaking the previous record of 19.2 GW. (A gigawatt is enough energy power 200 households at peak energy use in Texas.) The previous record happened […]
Pitfalls to Avoid for an Unforgettable Night While you have the power to choose the best electricity provider in Texas, you also have the power this Valentine’s Day to create the most memorable night for your partner. Here are some common blunders that will ruin your perfect evening. Avoid these and you’ll be on the […]
Where are the hottest Houston Valentine’s Day spots? Valentine’s Day in Houston is a big night for the restaurant industry. Eateries roll out one-night-only prix fixe menus, wine deals, desserts for two, and other specials. But not all restaurants are created equal. For Valentine’s Day, you’ll want the power to choose a restaurant that serves […]
How to Find the Cheapest Energy Provider Cheaper energy rates appear to be on the horizon for Texans. The EIA predicts that retail sales of residential electricity will be 3.1 percent lower in 2019 than the previous year. So, you should shop while Texas energy rates are low. But how do you find and choose […]
Can ERCOT juggle its energy reserves all summer long? The predicted amount of electricity the Texas grid will have to spare is less than what was available in the summer of 2018. According to forecasts by the Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the reserve margin of electricity will be 7.4%. That’s down from the […]
Recently, I was reading through some provider reviews and found several classic examples where customers made mistakes with their with their Texas electricity plansthat wound up costing them more. In the interest of helping our other energy customers I’m sharing a few edited examples as common mistakes to show how other customers can avoid problems […]
Texas Fans Will Love These Super Bowl Snacks! The game time temperature at Arrowhead Stadium for the AFC championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots was downright cold. The 20ish-degree weather tested the stamina of even the most ardent Chiefs fans. The weather will be much warmer under the retractable roof […]
How to Make Memorable Night Even More Memorable With the Super Bowl almost here, you may be thinking about hosting a party for all your friends. To make sure you put on a party that’s just as memorable as the game itself, you need to pull out all the stops —but without worrying about your Dallas […]
Can bad credit stop me from getting Houston electricity service? Bad credit isn’t always caused by an individual’s reckless spending. In fact, the number one reason Americans file for bankruptcy is medical debt. Even people with health insurance can fall victim to catastrophic medical expenses that eat away personal savings and other assets. If you’ve […]
How does Texas store excess electricity? As reported on Texas Electricity Ratings in November, Luminant’s utility scale battery in West Texas was set to begin operation by the end of 2018. The project made its deadline just barely coming online December 31. This 10 megawatt storage facility is the largest of its kind in Texas […]