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Shopping for the Cheapest Electricity Provider

January 1, 2014

If your monthly utility costs seem to be too high, don’t worry. In Texas, consumers have a wide variety of electric companies to pick from. By doing some easy comparisons, you’ll be able to find the cheapest electricity provider in your area. Because there are many prices, packages and features to pick from, choosing the cheapest electricity provider can be confusing. It’s essential that you compare apples to apples or you could end up paying more than you anticipated.

 

Before you begin comparison shopping for the cheapest electricity provider you’ll need to verify what you currently pay. When you review your bill, look at not only the rate price but also any added fees that could be tacked onto the bill. This will give you an idea of how much you’re actually paying each month. Make note of how much electricity you use each month as well. With this information you’ll be able to do a fair comparison with any other electricity company.

 

Rates are often available in two different types of plans including fixed and variable pricing. Fixed pricing is a safe choice because you know that your electric rate won’t go up for the duration of your contract. With variable pricing, the rates may go either up or down as prices change in the marketplace. Choosing variable pricing can be risky because the rates could go up further than you anticipated.

 

You’ll also need to look at how service fees impact your utility bill. Some providers may offer very low pricing but charge additional fees for services like meter fees, provisioning fees, and service fees. These additional charges can be added to your monthly bill, making it much higher. When shopping for the cheapest electricity provider, look at the fine print to make sure that you are aware of all the possible extras. For example, some providers charge large fees for paying your bill by telephone.

 

If you’re looking for the best pricing, make sure you decide on the length of contract is best for you. You may be offered lower prices for a longer term. Terms may run from 3 months to two years. If your contract is about to end, make sure you review pricing with other providers a few months ahead of time to find the best rates. Keep in mind that there is often an early termination fee charged if you decide to end your contract early.  

 

Is Your Electric Bill too High?

November 28, 2013

You have to consider a number of different factors to determine if your electric bill is too high. Unfortunately, people in many states don’t get a choice no matter what their bill is. They just have to pay it or their lights will go out. You have been given the power to make a choice because of Texas energy deregulation. That means, when you look at that monthly statement, you can ask yourself, is my electric bill too high? If the answer is yes, you can actually do something about it.

 

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How Much Electricity Do You Lose?

November 21, 2013

When you think about your home’s electricity, it’s generally a question of how much you use and how much you pay for. However, you might really need to think about how much electricity you lose, rather than how much you use. Where is that energy being lost? What should you know about it? Actually, energy loss is one of the most important reasons to consider changing energy companies for Texas residents. Here’s what you need to know.

 

Energy Loss and Miscalculation

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A Look at the Various Plans Offered by Energy Utility Companies in Texas

November 6, 2013

While the deregulation of the energy industry in Texas gives consumers more options than ever before, some of the choices can be a bit confusing. For instance, energy utility companies are offering a range of different electricity rate plans to fit various needs. Understanding those plans is important to ensure that you’re able to make an informed decision on your electricity needs. They’re not necessarily easy to understand, though. The guide below will help.

 

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Choosing between Texas Electricity Companies for a Lower Energy Rate

July 26, 2013

Households and businesses all over the state have elected to exercise the power to choose between Texas electricity companies for lower rates. Many of these providers offer extensive electricity plans that best fits each household and business energy needs. Through a wide array of flexible and innovative plans, many consumers are able to lower their monthly utility bills by purchasing electricity at highly competitive prices.

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Switching Texas Electricity Providers to Obtain a Lower Price

July 26, 2013

For well over a decade, residential energy consumers have been taking advantage of the Texas deregulation laws concerning the electricity industry, in the state. It was back in 2002, when the Texas legislature broke up the utility monopoly in an effort to create a competitive energy market. As a result, many alternative Texas electricity providers began selling energy to businesses and residential homes.

 

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Avoid wastage of power and save electricity at your place

February 5, 2013

Paying huge electric bills with ever increasing TX Electric rates is the major concern of all Texans today. All the consumers are desperately looking for ways to cut down on their electric consumption that can help them lower their monthly bills. However, with increasing options and offers available in the market people can shop around by comparing all the Texas Electricity Companies and the TX Electric rates and packages offered by them distinctly and get the best deal for their home or of...


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Energy sources available in the ecosystem

January 28, 2013

We live in the era of technology where every simple work is carried out with the help of machines which need various forms of energy to carry out the work. For an instance, all the general household appliances from heater, cooler, fan, refrigerator and so on all require electricity to run and work. Vehicles on the other hand need kinetic energy to move it along with the oil and gas forms of energy. Apparently, in the nature all biological systems harvest their energy from the sun, directly ...


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Get Cheap Electricity for your home

January 19, 2013

Electricity being the basic necessity of every household with its wide span of applications  is the biggest investments for every individual in the United States of America. With a constant increase in electricity rates electricity cost is becoming the major area of concern for all the consumers and they are looking for all the possible ways to cut down on their electric expenses. Nevertheless people are not just looking for the Cheap Electricity options but also for reliable Houston Electr...


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Encasing on Houston Consumer Choice

January 18, 2013

If you live in any of the deregulated cities in Texas such as Houston, you have the full power to choose from a wide range of electricity suppliers that are available in the market and are offering different electricity rates each for you. Post the deregulation the trend for Houston Consumer Choice has risen to a greater extent which is enabling the Texans to shop around for energy and get the best possible plan for them at the least possible rates.

 

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