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Prepare Now for a Busy 2020 Hurricane Season The 2020 hurricane season will officially begin one month from now on June 1. And since this year’s winter was one of the warmest in North America without the help of an El Niño, Texas residents might see the impact of at least one tropical storm this 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
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 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
Cut Your Monthly Electricity Bill Bill shock sucks. There’s nothing worse than getting to the end of your billing cycle only to find out that your Texas electricity bill is through the roof! Often, your appliances are the culprits. Knowing which ones use the most electricity while applying these energy-saving tips can help you avoid 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
Who Has the Best Valentine’s Day Dinner in Dallas? If you’ve found the cheapest electricity rates in Dallas, then you’re in a great position to shock your Valentine’s Day date with an electrifying dining experience! Book a table at one of Dallas’s best restaurants. But since there’s so many, we’ve put our skills for finding the best 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