Shannon Bedrich, Author at ElectricityPlans

Texas COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program – Bill Payment Assistance

Last Updated January 10, 2024

Texas consumers have a new financial backstop to avoid electricity disconnection during the COVID-19 coronavirus quarantine.

If you need help paying bills, the Texas COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program can help. This program is designed to help those who can’t pay bills due to unemployment or economic hardship caused by COVID-19.

The Texas COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program officially ended on August 31, 2020. The information below provides the history on this program and recommendations for electricity service.

If you have trouble paying your electricity bill, contact your electricity company to work out a payment plan.

Best Texas Electricity Plans When You Work From Home

If you’re working from home, you can expect an 8% increase in your electricity bill. So of course you want to get the best electricity plan to support your home office.

The best electricity plan for people working from home is a basic fixed rate electricity plan. Avoid plans that have free nights or weekends, as your weekday electricity would be expensive.

Electricity Bill Calculator – How to Get the Best Electricity Rate

With the Electricity Bill Calculator you can easily see how much you’ll pay for your electricity based on your usage. No need for an XLS to compare electricity prices in Texas.

Enter your monthly kWh usage and we’ll calculate an estimated bill and price per kilowatt hour for every electricity rate on our site. That’s how to find the best electricity plan for your home.

The 52-Week Money Savings Challenge and More Ways to Save

Want to save money at home this year? Maybe you have your eye on a new refrigerator or a get-away? The 52-week money saving challenge is an easy way to set aside that cash, to get quick and easy savings. Plus we’ll tell you how to add bonus dollars to your savings!

If you’ve found it hard to save up for high-dollar purchases, set aside funds for home improvements or create an emergency fund, participating in the 52-Week Savings Challenge gets you closer to these and more goals. Learn more about how it works and what to expect.

Improve Your Credit Score By Using Your Utility Bills

You want to improve your credit score and you pay all your utility bills on time. But the reality is, most utility companies don’t report good payment history to the credit bureaus. They only report to the credit bureau when you don’t pay your bill.

But there are ways to improve your credit score using your utility bills. And there are ways to get no deposit electricity or no credit check electricity without paying too much.

Kids Summer Activities on the Cheap!

School’s out for the summer! What does that mean? Kids summer activities, summer vacation and fun times are about to be had all around! But having the kids at home also means your A/C is on blast. Here are some fun ways to beat the heat and save money! (Guest Post from mom-blogger Real Talk with Amy )

Your Hurricane Preparedness Kit

Hurricane season is June 1 – November 30. If you live near the Texas Gulf Coast, it’s important that you have a plan, build a hurricane preparedness kit, and stay informed.

How to Shop for Electricity in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Best Rates

Last Updated May 10, 2026

Want to understand how to shop for electricity in Texas? You’ve probably jumped around to a lot of electricity shopping sites and are now more confused than ever. If you want to understand how to shop for electricity in Texas, or need more information on switching electricity providers you’ve come to the right place.

Here’s the definitive guide to shopping for electricity in Texas, to answer all your questions in one place. Since 2017, ElectricityPlans has helped Texans avoid expensive electricity mistakes by showing what plans really cost, before you enroll.

13 Fun Earth Day Activities for Kids

Earth Day activities for kids are a great way to teach them about conservation and the environment. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, but this article has enough to keep you busy for a whole month leading up to the big event!

Here are some 13 easy Earth Day activities for kids, including our free carbon footprint worksheet.

CT Electricity Choice – Can You Save on Electricity?

The Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel recently called for the end of electricity choice in Connecticut. The OCC says electricity choice doesn’t save money. Retailers say you can save. But what’s the reality?

We’ll give you both sides of the argument. We’ll tell you why Connecticut electricity rates are so high. And we’ll tell you whether you can save on your United Illuminating or Eversource bill when you switch suppliers.

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