Compare and analyze fixed rate plans from Texas electricity providers to help you save money on your Texas utility bill.
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
How will CenterPoint TDU rate changes impact your electricity bill? In a recent settlement agreement, CenterPoint TDU agreed to smaller rate hikes than it originally intended to levy. What does that mean for you? If you’re a typical residential electricity customer, your electricity bill will go up about a dollar or two. You may not Read More
How Much Energy Does Your TV Use? Recently, I ran into a guy at a bar who made a bet with me that a new TV uses less Texas electricity than a lightbulb. Maybe 10 years ago, I thought as I took the bet. With the stakes high (we’re talking an entire bar tab on Read More
What electricity’s usage is normal for a Houston home? Normal usage for a Houston home is a relative concept. Different houses are different sizes, are of different ages, and have different large appliances. Even holding these factors constant, different households use different amounts of energy. Still it’s useful to know what normal electricity usage is Read More
Which of the best Houston electricity plans have simple pricing? If you go to an automatic car wash, you pay a set amount for the service you receive. You don’t get charged less if your vehicle needs less soap for the same type of wash. You pay one set price for the level of service Read More
Which of TXU’s Energy Plans Offer the Cheapest Rates? Winter is one of the best times to shop for energy rates in Dallas. Electricity use is down, so rates are often lower than the summer. And if you’re in the market for cheap rates from a top-rated energy provider in Texas, then you should check out our Read More
How much Texas electricity will be available this summer? Imagine you’ve just come in from mowing your lawn on a scorching Texas afternoon. As you cross your home’s threshold, you feel an immediate blast of cold air slam into your body. The only thing more refreshing will be the shower that rinses away the sweat, Read More
Anytime a retail electricity provider announces FREE ELECTRICITY plans, customers get an ear-full about how these great Texas electricity plans can add up to savings. The problem is that these plans wind up costing customers more. That’s because when you compare them “apples to apples” with other electricity plans, you not only find out the Read More
How is Texas solar growing in 2020? Growing Texas solar power generation is about to take off in an even bigger way. According to the Houston Chronicle, Texas should double its solar electricity generation in 2020 and do it again in 2021. “Solar developers are taking advantage of ample land, abundant sunshine and federal renewable Read More
How to Predict Your Home’s Kilowatt Usage Finding the cheapest energy rates in Texas isn’t always easy. There are a lot of plans out there. And if you pick one that isn’t suited to your home, you could end up paying WAY more than you should for electricity. To better understand what types of energy Read More