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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
How Much Does It Cost to Heat a 50-gallon Water Heater? Water heating accounts for roughly 18% of your annual energy use. That makes it the second-biggest energy expense in your home (heating and cooling is the first). If you’re looking at getting the cheapest electricity rates in Texas, then you need a better understanding Read More
How much electricity does an apartment tenant use? Most people don’t consider their electricity cost when they move into an apartment. But even a small place can produce a shocking Texas electricity bill. Bad insulation, a rickety air conditioner, and flimsy windows can make a cheap apartment quite a bit more costly. So how much Read More
ERCOT Reserve Margin 2020 News ERCOT released its final Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy (SARA) prediction on Thursday, March 5 for Spring 2020 (March – May) and also its preliminary Summer (June – September) assessment. ERCOT anticipates having enough electricity capacity to meet the forecast 64,233 MW spring peak load. However, this summer looks like Read More
How good are the trending electricity rates in Houston? “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness,” author Oscar Wilde said. It’s easy to see why people don’t use the back half of the quote. Nonetheless, the axiom is relevant to everyday life, especially when it comes to shopping for Read More
Which Electricity Plans Are Currently Trending in Texas? With all the options out there for cheap electricity, you may feel overwhelmed. An easy way to cut through a lot of the noise and find the cheapest electricity rates for your Texas home is to see what’s trending. Here are this week’s most popular plans you Read More
What can I do about my Houston electric bill this winter? When September comes, Texans rejoice because football is back, and summer electricity bills are gone. Fall and spring bring the lowest electricity prices of the year, but winter has its own price spike. Winter electricity bills aren’t as high as summer bills. However, the Read More
Will you swoon over low electricity rates in Houston? We’re coming out of a relatively mild Texas winter and into the spring when Houston electricity prices typically drop. Before the bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes line the highway with their beauty, it’s time to celebrate Valentine’s Day. You may have to shell out for candy, flowers, Read More