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21 Tips to Manage Your Home Utilities in a Hurricane

Published on August 30, 2018 in Electricity Education Last Updated September 1, 2018

Harvey, Maria, Sandy, Katrina. Just the names of these powerful hurricanes evoke strong memories of devastation and flooding. There are a lot of articles on hurricane preparedness for you and for your pets. But what about your home? Learn what you must know to manage your home’s utilities during a hurricane or a flood. Hurricane season peaks in early September, but flooding can occur any time of the year. Make sure you are prepared!

Disconnection Notice from Your Electric Company in Texas? Know your Options

Published on August 28, 2018 in Electricity Education Last Updated October 1, 2018

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? This article will explain your rights and responsibilities for your electricity bill in Texas, and how to avoid electricity disconnection.

Power to Choose Alternatives Grow as PUCT Tries New Fixes

Published on August 21, 2018 in Energy News Last Updated October 1, 2018

Electricity customers in Texas are searching for a Power to Choose alternative. And it’s no wonder. The Texas Power to Choose site has long been called the Power to Confuse. There are hundreds of plans to choose from, multiple rate structures to decipher, and fine print gotchas in most plans. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is not happy with the games that retail energy providers are playing. They have publicly blasted electricity providers for taking advantage of consumers. Now they are taking action to address these issues.

FES Bankruptcy – Exelon Saves the Day?

Published on July 19, 2018 in Energy News Last Updated January 14, 2019

When First Energy Solutions (FES), a retailer serving nearly 1 million electricity customers entered bankruptcy in April, Ohio regulators were concerned. After all, FES is the electric generation supplier of a large number of electricity municipal aggregations across Ohio. What would happen to consumers as FES fought its way through bankruptcy proceedings? It looks like a white knight has appeared on the horizon — Exelon Constellation.

7 Ways to Reduce Your Apartment Electric Bill

Published on July 18, 2018 in Energy Efficiency

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. Learn about the best ways to reduce your apartment’s electric bill.

The Breeze Energy Meltdown: A Sign of Things to Come?

Published on June 27, 2018 in Energy News Last Updated October 1, 2018

Breeze Energy customers got a rude surprise on May 30, 2018. They received notification that their retail electric provider had gone out of business. They would now be served at a high market rate by the Provider of Last Resort, or POLR. What would you do if you received such a notice? And what is the risk of it happening to you?

What is a Provider of Last Resort (POLR)?

Published on June 26, 2018 in Electricity Education Last Updated June 27, 2018

What happens if your Retail Electricity Provider (REP) were to suddenly go out of business? In Texas, thanks to the Provider of Last Resort (POLR), your lights will stay on. But, your bill will go up dramatically! In this article, you’ll learn about the POLR, and why you should immediately shop for electricity if the POLR becomes your provider.

The High Risk of Summer 2018 Texas Month to Month Electricity Plans

Published on June 1, 2018 in Energy News

Texas electricity customers face historically high electricity prices this summer. The rising energy rates are not so much a result of the cost of natural gas, the primary commodity used to generate electricity, but are a result of increased demand and anticipated shortages in supply. What does this mean for customers on variable rate, month to month electricity plans? High, high, high electricity rates for the dog days of summer. Who is most at risk? Prepaid electricity customers and customers on holdover rates from expired electricity contracts.

How to Shop for an Electric Supplier in Connecticut

Published on May 15, 2018 in Smart Electricity Shopping Last Updated October 1, 2018

If you’re wondering how to shop for a CT electric supplier, and looking for CT electricity info, you’ve come to the right place! You can find the best CT electric rates, you just have to know how to shop. We’ll teach you how to compare electricity rates so you can get the benefits of CT electricity deregulation.

When you switch your electric supplier in CT, you’ll benefit from savings versus the standard service rate. You’ll also have the stability of a fixed rate plan over the life of your contract. You can even choose from plans that have green energy, free stuff, or that support a charity.

How to Shop for an Electric Supplier in Ohio

Published on May 11, 2018 in Smart Electricity Shopping Last Updated October 1, 2018

If you’re wondering how to shop for an OH electricity supplier, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll help you learn how to make an apples to apples comparison of OH electricity rates and plans, the switching process, and the benefits of switching.

When you switch your electric supplier, you’ll benefit from savings versus the price to compare and the security of a fixed rate plan with a secure rate. You can even choose from plans that have green energy, free stuff, or that support a charity!