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Kelly Bedrich

About Kelly Bedrich

Kelly Bedrich co-founded ElectricityPlans in 2016 with the goal of simplifying the complicated process of buying energy. As president and chief technology officer, Kelly keeps our development team focused on providing a user-friendly website. When not reading the latest on technology and finance, Kelly enjoys celebrating Taco Tuesday, listening to live music at local venues, and hiking. Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbedrich/

Understanding Home Battery Backup Systems – Sizing & Cost

After frequent power outages at your home, you’re probably frustrated and ready to do something to keep your home operating regardless of grid conditions. New technology makes home battery backup a solid alternative to a whole home generator.

In this article we review what a battery backup system is, how to determine the size of battery you need, and the subscription model for home battery backup systems that makes it truly affordable.

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What’s the Best Site to Compare Electricity Rates in Texas?

Texas lets you choose your electricity provider. But with more than 40 providers and 500 plans on the market at any given time, most Texans turn to a electric rate comparison website to find the right plan

This guide breaks down the major electricity company rate comparison sites in the Texas electricity market. We look at who owns them, how they make money, what they do well, and what they do poorly. We’ve included our own site in the comparison and have tried to be straightforward about where others may have an edge on us.

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The $1000 Summer: Texans Brace for High Electricity Bills

Summer electricity bills in Texas aren’t a surprise. They’re a certainty. The only question is how much damage they’ll do to your household budget.

The average consumer in Dallas County (Dallas) will spend $939 this summer on electricity, while the average consumer in Harris County (Houston) will spend $924. That’s for the summer months of June – September.

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Survey Reveals: Texas Electricity Consumers Rattled by Rising Bills, Grid Fears, and AI’s Growing Appetite for Power

A new survey commissioned by ElectricityPlans.com and conducted by Pollfish in April 2026 captured the mood of 1,000 Texans and the results paint a picture of a market under strain: rising costs, a grid still viewed with suspicion and a new threat of data centers waiting in the wings.

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How Will Data Centers Impact Your Electricity Bill?

Data centers, including those built to train and run AI, are expanding fast in Texas. That matters to consumers because these big electricity users drive electricity demand and higher prices, plus require upgrades to transmission and distribution lines. How those costs are shared among consumers could impact your electricity bills for years to come.

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What are the Best Thermostat Settings for Winter?

What are the best thermostat settings for winter? The ideal thermostat setting keeps you warm but also doesn’t light up your electricity bill to get it done. In this article we’ll explore the best temperature settings for winter and provide an example thermostat schedule .

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Key Takeaways

Keeping in mind both energy efficiency and comfort, the the best thermostat settings for winter are 68°F when you are home, 65-68°F when you sleep and and 55-60°F when you’re away.

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