Why Does the Cost for Renewables Continue to Decline? All around the nation, states are pushing for more and more renewable generation. Thanks in part to federal subsidies and tax breaks, the costs of building wind farms has dropped significantly over the years. And now, the Department of Energy (DOE) has recently released three reports […]
What are the most popular Houston electricity plans right now? When it comes to power plans, knowing what is popular with other Houston electricity customers can help you narrow down the retail electricity providers and electricity plans you want to give serious consideration. Most Texas residential electricity customers use an average of about1,000 kWh of […]
How Can I Find Help Choosing the Best Dallas Energy Plan? Shopping for an electricity plan can be a pain. Each plan has different benefits that work well for some but not for others. And if you choose the wrong plan, you could lose a lot of money. So how do you know you’re getting […]
What is the Future of Texas Energy? Purchasing green energy is important to many Texas electricity customers but not all. Yet, if current trends continue, green energy may be the only option. As a proportion of total Texas electricity usage, wind power is expected to overtake coal sometime this year or next. According to the […]
What Kind of Savings Can I Expect with Oncor’s Recent Rate Reduction? With Texas hurricane season currently underway, it pays to have good news about lower electricity rates. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) recently approved Oncor’s requested delivery rate decrease. It comes as a result of the federal tax cuts imposed at the […]
Over the past summer, the Public Utilities Commission of Texas has been baffled by Retail Energy Providers using pricing gimmicks that dupe Texas consumers into high monthly bills at its Power to Choose website. The PUC of Texas’ best solution was to tweak some sort settings, limit the number of REP plans, and offer a “series […]
Who Offers the Better Electricity Plan in Dallas? We’ve compared the plans of TXU and Stream Energy head to head. One popular plan type in particular is Texas Renewable Energy. If you’re looking to save money, you’ll want to know how we break down the plans and see which one comes out on top. A […]
Will there be enough Texas electricity for the cold weather? The organization responsible for managing nearly all of the Texas power grid — the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) — says there will be plenty of electricity for Texans this fall and winter. Even at peak demand, Texas electricity customers will stay warm and […]
Which Plans Have the Cheapest Rates for High Energy Use in Dallas? If you live in a large residence, then you know the burden of high energy bills each month. The cost of running the A/C to keep your house cool during summer can take its toll on your budget. Luckily, Bounce Energy offers three […]
Who can help choose my electricity plan? Selecting a Houston electricity provider is a daunting task. One retail electricity provider says they’ll give you free nights. Another says free weekends. Still another says you’ll get a free smart thermostat. But what are the details? You have contract terms, per kWh pricing, bill credits, freebies, and […]