Kelly Bedrich, Author at ElectricityPlans

About Rebecca Bridges

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.

Managing Your Commercial Electricity Contract

When you signed your commercial electricity contract, it included a list of meters and service addresses covered by the contract. It also included benchmark usage information (typically your historical usage) and clauses about penalties for material changes in usage.

All that comes into play when things change. Whether it’s an additional location, moving to a new location, adding new equipment or selling your business, material changes can have an impact on your electricity contract. This article will help you understand what to look for.

How Does Weather Affect Texas Electricity Rates?

Extreme weather in Texas has a significant impact on electricity prices in the state, since heating and cooling drives electricity usage.

Weather can significantly impact Texas electricity rates due to supply and demand. Warm weather drives high electricity usage for cooling homes and businesses. Cold weather extremes cause power usage to soar with demand for heat. And yet electricity supply has its limitations. Your best bet for electricity shopping is to avoid the seasonal extremes.

In this article we review how weather impacts both supply and demand, how weather impacts electricity prices and why fixed rate plans are your best protection against weather risks.

Texas Electric Rates – Market Trends and Price Forecast 2024

Texas electricity rate trends for 2024 show prices similar to 2023. Here’s our Texas electricity rates trend forecast, key factors driving electricity prices and what types of electricity plans will be popular this year.

Key Takeaways:

Texas electricity prices for 2024 will continue at levels seen in 2023. Residential electricity rates will average 14-16¢ per kWh including delivery costs.
Longer term contract terms (24 to 36 months) will be the cheapest electricity options.

Jump right to the cheapest electricity plans in Texas or read on for our trends and price forecast.

Is a Heat Pump HVAC System Right for Your Home?

When it comes to heating and cooling you home, you have options available. Instead of a traditional central air conditioning/furnace system, some homeowners are considering Air Source Heat Pump HVAC instead.

Heat pumps can be worth it because they can save money and improve efficiency, with an average savings of around $600 annually vs. a traditional HVAC system.

In this article, we review the basics and the pro/cons of an heat pump HVAC system.

Preparing Your Home for a Texas Cold Front

North and West Texas have their share of cold weather and even snow. But those on the Gulf Coast are less familiar with what to do when a Texas cold front is on the way. Here’s your checklist to prepare for below freezing weather in Texas.

How Often Should You Change Your Home Air Filter?

You’ve probably heard that it’s important to change your home air filter regularly. But why is it so important? And what type of air filter do you need?

First, in our commitment to saving you time and energy, here’s a quick answer:

Change your home air filter every 30-90 days. If you have pets in your home, you should change your air filter every 30 days.

Ohio Utility Rates Increase June 2023

Ohio utility rates increased dramatically in June 2023. Residents and business owners can shop for competitive suppliers and potentially save big on their electricity bills. Below you can find current utility rates in Ohio and how to shop.

Texas Electricity Trends for 2023

Texas electricity trends for 2023 show lower prices than 2022 and more options for short and long term electricity contracts. Other trends in Texas electricity include green energy plans going mainstream, more consumers choosing to add solar panels to their homes, and opportunities to get rewarded for cutting your usage.

This is also the year that market restructuring will occur, as Texas looks to ensure grid reliability. Those changes will drive up future electricity prices beyond 2023.

We’ll review all that and more below. If you’re in a hurry and just want to find your best electricity plan? Jump right to our recommendations to find the best electricity rates.

Top 5 Texas Business Electricity Mistakes

Shopping for business electricity in Texas can be a challenge. But you can avoid common mistakes businesses make in energy procurement by knowing what to look for.

Most mistakes are simple oversights. Don’t treat electricity procurement like it’s just another purchasing decision. These can be complex contracts and it’s important to avoid these erros.

Lower Electricity Bill for Pool Owners in TX

Homes with swimming pools use 40-50% more electricity than homes without one. The amount of additional usage varies based on the type and size of pool pump and how long it runs.

A standard 2000 watt pool pump will use around 480 kWh a month. An equivalent variable speed 300 watt pool pump will use around 72 kWh a month. That’s a huge difference in electricity usage.

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