Compare and analyze fixed rate plans from Texas electricity providers to help you save money on your Texas utility bill.
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
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
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