As someone who works in the retail electricity industry, I definitely had my reservations about Griddy. Not the concept or the technology, but the way they’ve been marketing it. But I definitely was curious to see what all the hype was about, and more importantly, whether Griddy lived up to the hype. How Griddy Works Read More
Which 12-Month Energy Plan Has the Cheapest Rates? While it may seem strange to lock in a fixed-rate energy plan in the middle of summer, the truth is energy rates in Texas are low. Lower demand has caused energy rates to drop throughout the state. And as long as temperatures stay cooler, electricity rates will Read More
What is the Current Trend for Electricity Rates in Dallas? As a resident in the Oncor service area, you know that summer isn’t just hot, it’s constantly hot. But what you may not know is that summer doesn’t always mean higher electricity rates. And with summer cooler this year, energy prices are expected to stay Read More
Do Texas electricity rates vary throughout the year? As any Texan who pays utility bills knows, electricity is more expensive in the summer. Even on a fixed rate electricity plan, the monthly expense increases because of higher usage. Wholesale energy prices also increase in the summer months. Demand increases and power plants work around the Read More
What’s My Best No Contract Energy Option in Texas? Summer is in full swing, so you want to make sure you have the best energy plan for your Texas home. And with the EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook predicting more supply than demand, rates are starting to drop slightly. So, if you’re in the market for a Read More
How high will my August electricity bill be? Did you sign on to a wholesale electricity rate plan? Did you buy a variable rate plan? RUN, DO NOT WALK and choose a cheap electricity fixed-rate plan now. Be sure to choose a term that’s long enough to at least get you through summer into fall. Why? Read More
Hurricane Season Returns to Texas On August 8, NOAA released its August update for the Atlantic Hurricane Season and the final El Niño Advisory. The news is this — El Niño is dead, conditions in the tropical Atlantic have changed. Now there’s a higher likelihood for tropical cyclones to form during the last 100 days Read More
Which electricity companies in Houston have the best rates? You want to save money on your electricity bill each month of the year. For most customers, the best way to do this is to lock in a fixed rate electricity plan. Current ERCOT wholesale prices are unseasonably low, and that means Texas electricity customers can Read More
Which Plan Trend in Electricity is Best? As summer continues to heat up in Texas, you’ll want to keep an eye on the trend in electricity prices. And if you’re in the market for a new energy provider, then looking at what’s trending is an easy way to compare some of the best energy plans in Read More
Which Houston electricity providers have the widest tiered usage? When it comes to Texas electricity, cost certainty can be elusive. Fixed rate electricity plans tell you how much you’ll pay for any given amount of electricity. When you use more, you pay more. But what if your Houston electricity bill could be the same price Read More
