Shannon Bedrich, Author at ElectricityPlans

About Shannon Bedrich

Shannon Bedrich, co-founded ElectricityPlans in 2016 after shopping for electricity rates using a confusing state-sponsored website. A CPA and our CFO, Shannon is the one that deciphers the fine print on each electricity plan. Outside of work, Shannon enjoys spending time with family, rooting for the Aggies, and exploring all that Houston has to offer.

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.

Transfer Electricity Service in Texas

Moving in Texas and need to set up electricity in your new home? You can transfer electricity service or you can shop for a new electricity provider. In this article we outline when to shop vs. transfer your service, how to transfer your electricity service or how to cancel your electricity if you decide that’s the best option.

Why Pennsylvania and Ohio Electricity Prices Are Rising — and What PJM Has to Do With It

If you live in Pennsylvania or Ohio, you may have noticed more talk about higher electricity prices — or already seen it reflected in your electric bill or renewal offers.

Behind the scenes, many of these price pressures trace back to PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator that manages wholesale electricity markets across 13 states, including PA and OH.

Electricity Plans for Large Homes

Bigger home, bigger electricity bill. If your home is 3000 square feet or larger, your electricity usage is typically over 2000 kWh a month. The best electricity plans for large homes with high usage are basic fixed rate plans or bill credit plans that target specific usage levels.

Electricity Plans for College Students

Congratulations! You’re heading off to school in Texas! If you didn’t get on-campus housing, you’ll be looking for off-campus housing and dealing with leases and utilities, possibly for the first time on your own. Here’s a run-down on what to look for when you’re shopping for your first electricity plan for your college apartment.

Best 24 Month Electricity Plans in Texas

Last Updated May 9, 2026

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.

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.

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 (2026 Update)

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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