How is Electricity Demand From Work Affecting ERCOT? All through COVID-19, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has kept the Texas power grid running. Businesses closed everywhere and people stayed in and worked from home. Now as the pandemic closes, more and more people are returning to work. This may have you wondering how Read More
In Texas, June 1 is the beginning of hurricane season. With Texas so often pounded by these storms, residents want to know what to expect this summer. According to several weather bureaus, Summer 2021 looks like it will be an “above-normal” hurricane season. Chief among them, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted “an Read More
The Best Restaurants in Dallas for Valentine’s Takeaway Just because you’re staying safe at home this Valentine’s day doesn’t mean you need to cook. Lots of restaurants have great options for incredible meals. So, save a big on your electricity bills in Texas by staying out of the kitchen, lighting some candles, putting on soft Read More
Where Can You Get Thanksgiving To Go In Houston? Houston weather on Thanksgiving is rarely what most people consider cold. Mild fall temperatures are still around, and the Texas winter remains weeks away. You may see professional football coaches on TV bundled up to combat the chill. However, they’re hundreds — if not thousands — Read More
With Texas ERP Gone, How Do You Pay For Electricity? From March to September of this year, the Electricity Relief Program (ERP) reduced the threat of electricity shut offs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that the program has expired, the 620,000 Texans receiving assistance wonder how they will pay for electricity. While these customers still Read More
How Can You Shop Cheap Green Electricity in Houston? Air pollution levels have dropped in recent months. This comes as people around the world have been under stay-at-home orders and following social distancing practices. People have seen benefits from environmentally conscious behavior changes. When people go back to their normal commutes, how can we sustain Read More
Public Utility Commission Continues Shut Off Protections The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) announced that it was extending the Covid-19 Electricity Relief Program (ERP) until August 31, 2020. The PUCT originally set the program to end on July 17 as the anticipated number of cases eased. Unfortunately, the recent increase in Covid-19 cases and 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
