Rebecca Bridges, Author at ElectricityPlans

About Rebecca Bridges

Rebecca Bridges has worked in deregulated energy markets since 2001. As chief marketing officer for ElectricityPlans, she focuses on helping consumers save on their electricity bills and find the best electricity plans. Outside of work, Rebecca uses her marketing experience to support dog rescue and can often be found hiking or biking local trails. Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccabridges/

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.

Generator vs. Home Battery Backup: A Decision Guide

A whole-home standby generator can run for days but costs around $18,000-$20,000. A portable generator is the cheapest way to keep essentials running, but it takes the most work and carries a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if not managed properly. A home battery is silent, switches over instantly, and covers a typical one-day outage. Plus the newest version of home battery backup comes with a low upfront installation and a subscription fee.

The right pick depends on how long a typical outage lasts in your area, what you need to keep running, and what you can spend.

How Much Electricity Does an Apartment Use? (2026 Guide)

Last Updated October 28, 2026

On average, a 1-bedroom 750 square foot apartment in the U.S. uses 422 kWh per month, with a monthly electricity bill of $77.86. You can easily estimate your electricity usage for a new apartment by square foot or by number of bedrooms. Either approach gives you a solid estimate for budgeting when you move in to a new apartment.

How Much Can I Save by Switching Electricity Providers?

Last Updated October 28, 2026

The average household in Houston could save $468 annually by switching electricity providers. An average household in Dallas could save $372 annually by switching electricity providers. How much can you save by switching? We do the math for you.

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.

Electricity Companies that Will Cover Your Early Termination Fee

You found a better rate. You’re ready to switch. But what about that early termination fee? No worries, here’s a list of Texas electricity companies that will cover your early termination fee.

Electricity Plans for Small Homes

A small home under 2000 square feet is easier to manage, fits a smaller budget, is perfect for those downsizing, or maybe you fell in love with that 1920s bungalow or 1970s ranch. Your small home should come with a smaller electricity bill. The best electricity plans for small homes with lower electricity usage are basic fixed rate plans or bill credit plans that target specific usage levels.

Key to finding the right plan? Shopping by usage. If you have your usage from a single bill, use our BillSmart™ Low Bill Finder to get custom recommendations on your usage.

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.

Power to Choose Texas: What it Is, How it Works and Why Shoppers Use Alternatives

If you’ve searched for electricity plans in Texas, you’ve almost certainly landed on Power to Choose. It’s the state’s official shopping site, built to give consumers a central place to compare providers. It lists every licensed plan. It’s run by a government agency. And for a lot of Texas shoppers, it leads them to the wrong plan.

Here’s what Power to Choose actually does, why its rate display doesn’t tell the whole story, and what to use instead if you want to know what you’re actually going to pay.

Electricity for Texas Homebuyers

As a Texas homebuyer you have a to-do list that never seems to end. Setting up electricity should be at the top of that list. This guide gives you the quick run-down on setting up electricity when you’re buying a new home.

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