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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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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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.
What are Utilities in a House, Apartment or Business?
Utilities are defined as the essential or optional services you need in your house, apartment, or business to keep it comfortable and functioning properly. In this article we review the 5 essential utilities plus the optional utilities that give us modern conveniences.
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Spring Cleaning Tips for Energy Savings
Spring cleaning is a great opportunity to refresh your home while also improving its energy efficiency. Add these 10 energy-saving tips to your spring cleaning list.
Free AC Tune Up from Your Local Utility Company
Your local utility company wants to help you cut your electricity bill this summer. And it’s something you can take advantage of to get your air conditioning maintenance for free. Here are some of the utility-sponsored free or discounted A/C tune up programs in your area.
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How to Switch Electricity Providers
Want to switch electricity companies in Texas? If you live in Texas, it’s easy to change your electricity provider. Most Texas residents have the ability to choose their electricity provider, thanks to deregulation. (Check this list of deregulated vs. regulated city in Texas to see if you can switch electricity suppliers.) This quick read gives you the basics of switching electricity providers.
How Much Electricity Does a Coffee Maker Use?
How much electricity a coffee maker uses varies based on the type and size. Drip coffee makers typically use between 550 and 1200 watts. Single-serve pod coffee makers (like Keurig or Nespresso) use 900 to 1500 watts of power. An automatic espresso machine uses up to 1500 watts.
Make yourself a cuppa and settle in to read more about how much power your cup of joe takes.
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What’s Driving Electricity Demand in Texas?
Summer electricity peak demand in Texas is expected to grow nearly 80% in the next 10 years, from 85,464 MW in 2023 to a projected 153,230 MW in 2033. And no, electric vehicles aren’t the cause.
According to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the entity responsible for managing the Texas grid, the three factors driving electricity demand in Texas are: artificial intelligence, hydrogen electrolysis and cryptocurrency mining.