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Ah, summer, when thoughts turn to air conditioning. We have to have it, especially when we are trying to beat the summer heat!
We asked experts for their top tips on keeping your air conditioning running cold and keeping your house cool this summer.
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For most Texans, electricity is deregulated. That means you get to choose your electricity provider and plan rather than buying power from the local utility company. The best way to shop for an electricity rate is to shop based on usage and your actual effective rate instead just the advertised price; avoid gimmicky electricity plans with bill credits and confusing math; and shop every time your electricity contract expires for the best rates. You can shop online using PowertoChoose.org, the state-run website, or use a comparison shopping tool like ElectricityPlans.com, with advanced shopping tools that help you compare your real price and estimated bills.
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HVAC maintenance is a must for your spring cleaning list. After all, heating and cooling your home accounts for 50% of your electricity bill. An AC tune up, whether DIY or from a professional, can help ensure your system runs efficiently before temps heat up.
Yes, this is an electricity shopping site. But saving on electricity is only part of it. Most of our customers are looking for other ideas on how to reduce expenses and save money. When you focus on household bills, especially utility bills, you can drastically cut household expenses. That’s why we created this guide.
Unlike most tips lists, The Ultimate Guide to Save on Utility & Household Bills gets into the nitty-griddy of exactly how to do it, including how much money you can save.
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At ElectricityPlans.com, we help you Power Your Life. Education is an important part of life. It gives us knowledge of the world around us. It helps us develop our life’s perspective. And, it helps build future success. That’s why ElectricityPlans.com offers the Energize Your Education Scholarship.
This scholarship rewards a deserving high school senior for using their energy to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Where are energy rates going for 2019? And what are the trends to watch? In this article we examine some of the important factors in energy rates, including the price of natural gas, continued closure of coal-fired plants, the increase in renewable energy generation, and the falling costs of battery storage.
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Most of us have been there. You forget to pay the bill. You go on vacation. You’re running short on funds. And then that disconnection notice comes in the mail. Oh no! What now?
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The thrill of getting a new apartment usually wears off as soon as the first electric bill comes. Who used all that electricity!? Don’t panic, you don’t have to live with sky-high power bills every month.
Your energy habits impact your apartment electric bill. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to develop new habits and carve a chunk out of those bills. Below, we cover all the ways to reduce your apartment’s electric bill and save money long term, from your daily routine to your energy plan.
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If you’ve shopped for an electricity plan in Texas recently, you’ve probably noticed that rates are rising. In fact, some of the energy rates for Texas plans have increased over 30% so far in 2018 and will continue to rise as the summer approaches.
What’s contributing to this rise? In short, it’s simple economics. Understanding the market forces at play in ERCOT will help you make an informed decision about your energy needs going into the summer and avoid a painful utility bill.
To promote energy choice in Ohio, the Ohio PUC requires that all utility bills include a Price To Compare disclosure. This is based on the Standard Service Offer (SSO) for your local electric utility. But the SSO and price to compare are not always the same!
Read on to learn more about what the Price To Compare number is (and also what it isn’t) so that you can accurately compare apples to apples electricity rates.
