Vampire electricity — the energy wasted while devices are plugged in, yet not turned on — is a very real drain on the power bill. From televisions to internet routers […]
Category: Electricity Rates
What is the Impact of Wind Energy on Texas Electricity Rates?
Texas is a leader in wind electricity. The state gets a substantial amount of its power from wind turbines. The percentage of electricity coming from wind has increased steadily in […]
What you need to know about the Reliant Truly Free Weekends 12 Plan
The Reliant Truly Free Weekends 12 Plan is one of a growing number of Time-of-Use (TOU) plans being offered by Texas electric companies. Time of use plans offer an incentive […]
How to Shop for Electricity
Shopping for electricity may seem to be a strange phrase, but there are many states, including most of Texas, that allow you to choose your electricity provider. There are many […]
Joining a National Grid — Is It Ever in The Cards for Texas?
Texas’ recent large-scale disaster at the hands of Winter Storm Uri stirred up a good deal of curiosity about the state’s future. Will Texas ever rejoin the national grid? Today, […]
Texas Senate Passes Electricity Reform Bill
It took nearly five hours of debate, but on Tuesday, March 30, the Texas Senate finally signed off on a slate of legislation known as Senate Bill 3. Drawn up […]
How are Electricity Rates in Texas Determined?
Electricity Bills Change from Month to Month, State to State. What Factors Influence the Fluctuating Costs of Electricity Rates? Like death and taxes, electric bills represent an unavoidable part of […]
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