Electricity costs in Texas are trending up due to increased demand and regulatory changes. Because of that, many consumers are considering long term contracts. In this article you’ll find the best 24 month electricity plans plus the pros and cons of locking in more than the traditional one year power contact.
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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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Compare 6-Month Electricity Rates in Texas
Short term electricity contracts are a great option if you want to shift your contract expiration date or take advantage of a low rate. In this article we review 6 month electricity plans and discuss the pros and cons of going short term.
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 .
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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Comparison Chart – Free Nights & Weekends Electricity Plans
If you’re considering a free nights or free weekends electricity plan, you aren’t alone. Most of the advertised electricity plans that you see blasted on billboards, radio and TV ads have free electricity involved. And that attracts a lot of interest. After all, free is free.
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Best 12 Month Electricity Plans in Texas
Most customers in Texas choose a 12-month electricity plan, according to electricity shopping statistics. If that sounds like you, we’ve made it easy with this round up of the best 12-month electricity rates in each area of Texas.
PUCT Ratings: What Do They Mean?
“Five star rating from the Public Utility Commission of Texas,” the billboards scream. This summer we’ve seen three retail electricity providers (REPs) bragging on their 5-star rating with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), just in the Houston area alone. Are 5-star ratings from the PUCT like 5-star reviews on Google? Not exactly.
In this article we break down what PUCT ratings are, and why we think they don’t matter much in your search for the best electricity provider.
Electricity Plans for Texas Senior Citizens
In this article we cut through a lot of online misinformation to give you the straightforward truth about senior citizen electricity discounts in Texas.
Best Electricity Companies in Texas (2025)
Searching for the best electric companies in Texas? Here are our choices for best electricity provider in Texas, by category.
Texas Electricity Rates Trend History, 2021 to Present
Electricity prices are not what they used to be. Long gone are the days of 10 cent all-in energy 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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