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Texas Electricity Rates History, 2021 to Present
Electricity prices are not what they used to be. Long gone are the days of 10 cent energy plus delivery rates in Texas. If you’re shopping electricity rates, it helps to know how electricity rates have changed over time. This Texas electricity rates history gets you prepared for your next shopping cycle.
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Survey Shows Texans Are Concerned About Higher Electricity Prices, Grid Stability
An April 2025 survey of Texas consumers reveals they have strong feelings about electricity prices, power outages and the Texas electricity grid.
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Average Electricity Bill, Usage and Price per kWh by State (July 2025)
Wondering how your electricity bill compares to those living in other states? Find information on your state’s average electricity price, typical monthly usage and electricity bill. Plus how to cut your costs.
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Ohio Electric Rates Increase June 2025 – Here’s Why & What to Do About It
In Ohio, you not only pay for electricity and delivery, you also pay for “capacity” as part of your electricity generation charges. Capacity costs are increasing in June 2025, and you’ll see this impact on your bill.
Here’s the background, and what you can do to keep your bills under control.
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The 9 Biggest Energy Wasting Mistakes You’re Making at Home
We’re so used to the convenience of electricity. We ask Google or Amazon to set a timer or answer a question, we flip the light switch without even thinking of it, and we expect our HVAC system to keep the temperature perfect.
But some of the ways we use electricity could also be wasting energy.
Here are the most common causes energy waste in the home. If you recognize some of these issues? We also highlight some simple fixes.
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Smart Meter Texas – Information To Manage Your Electricity Usage
With energy bills climbing, consumers and business owners alike are looking for ways to cut back. One way to do this is to better understand your electricity usage.
Smart meters, installed by local utilities across Texas, can help you do that. Tap into Smart Meter Texas, the free website where you can access your meter information, to start your energy savings journey!
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Do Space Heaters Save Money on Heating Bills?
A space heater can save you money on your winter electric bill, but only if you use it wisely. If you’re using space heaters to just heat the room you’re using? Yes. Running multiple space heaters simultaneously to heat your entire house? Your electric bill may increase significantly.
Key Takeaways
Space heaters can save money on your electricity bill, but only when used correctly.
- Space heaters are a great way to warm a single room in your home.
- Make sure to size the heater properly; you’ll need 10 watts of heating power for every square foot of the room you are heating.
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What Uses the Most Electricity in a Home?
If you’re looking to save on your electricity bill, the first step is knowing what uses the most electricity in a home. Understand your usage and you’ll know how to make energy saving (and money saving) changes.
Calculating How Many Watts a Refrigerator Uses
Ask any household, and they’ll tell you that a refrigerator is the center of their kitchen. It’s also one of the appliances driving your electricity bill according to the EIA, accounting for 6-7% of your household power usage. How much electricity does your refrigerator use, and just how much is it costing you? Let’s find out.
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