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Summertime is always a very busy season in the world of Texas electricity, and 2018 is no exception. In fact, 2018 as already been an extremely active shopping season, and it will only get busier as the days and weeks continue to tick by into the crucible of the summer heat. We’ve been doing this […]
ERCOT’s new June peak demand record? But It’s Only June 1! ERCOT’s Twitter posting on June 1 sent an electric shiver through a sweltering Texas: ERCOT set a new June peak demand record this afternoon, reaching 67,887 MW between 4 and 5 p.m. Well, technically— demand was 67886.60 MW but you get the point. Texas […]
How bad will hurricane season be this summer? Extreme weather is exerting a greater impact on our lives now than ever before. Hurricane season makes this all too clear. Storms can disrupt gas and oil wells and knock down transmission lines, both of which can affect the price of energy throughout the country. Homeowners dwelling […]
How High Will Texas Electricity Rates Be this Summer? ERCOT announced on April 30 that while Summer 2018 would be one the highest for demand, it has sufficient electric generation reserves to meet it. Even though it expects a demand peak of 72,756 MW, ERCOT said it had enough capacity and added, “total generation resource […]
How Bad Will This Year’s Hurricane Season Be in Texas? Probably the biggest factor effecting your Texas electric bill is weather. It not only directly influences how much you use to heat or cool your home but also effects the entire demand, supply, and price of energy on the wholesale markets. Hurricane season especially can […]
Is Free, 100% Renewable Energy a Real Possibility in Dallas? With cities like Denton committing to 100% renewable energy by 2020, it’s clear to see the growing trend toward green energy in Texas. If you’re looking for the best clean energy plan to switch to, then what could be better than a plan offering 100% […]
Compare Cheap, Green Electricity in Dallas! If you’re living in the Dallas area around other people on renewable energy plans, you may be wondering, “how do I make the switch to affordable, green energy?” Luckily, you have the power to choose from several options. Texas leads the way in green energy, and with constantly expanding […]
Is summer going to be hot in Texas? Saying the Texas summer will be hot is like saying the 4th of July fireworks will be colorful. Each year air conditioners and freezers work overtime whenever the weather gets unbearable. When the gurus of Texas energy consumption evaluate the future demand, they factor in the weather […]
What’s the best 6-month fixed term electricity plan in Dallas? There are many reasons to pick a short, fixed term electricity plan. Maybe you’ll be moving soon. Maybe you want to use your power to choose to try out different electricity companies in Dallas, Texas without making a long term commitment. Whether you’re skeptical or […]
Why get prepaid electricity? Houston electricity customers choose prepaid plans for a variety of reasons, including the need to track daily electricity consumption, avoid long-term contracts, and skipping the credit check electricity providers require when signing up for traditional service. The best prepaid plan in Houston right now is the Valtricity 3Cent Intro Rate plan […]
