North and West Texas have their share of cold weather and even snow. But those on the Gulf Coast are less familiar with what to do when a Texas cold front is on the way. Here’s your checklist to prepare for below freezing weather in Texas.
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How to Compare Electricity Rates in Pennsylvania
Need the basics on how to shop for electric rates in PA? You’re in the right place. In this article, you’ll learn the 101 on deregulation, how to compare PA electric rates and how to select an electricity supplier.
Steps to compare electricity rates in PA are simple. Enter your zip code on a rate comparison shopping site, compare electricity plans and select your provider. You’ll still get a single bill from the electric utility, but it will list your new provider and fixed rate instead of the utility price to comapare.
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Texas Electric Delivery Rates Increase
Delivery rates for Texas electricity change twice a year, in March and September. Rates always drop in March and increase in September. This September, rates for CenterPoint and TNMP customers will experience sizable increases, with smaller rate changes for Oncor, AEP Central and AEP North.
Find current and historical delivery rates using the links below.
Texas Electricity Deposits – Everything You Need to Know
In general, you’ll need a minimum credit score of 580-600 with one of the major credit score companies (Experian, Equifax or Transunion) to get an electricity plan without a deposit requirement in Texas.
But there are ways around paying a deposit, including no deposit electricity, which is prepaid lights. But you can also get a deposit waived.
In this article we review no deposit electricity plans, how to get a deposit waived, prepaid electricity and minimum credit score for electricity.
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How Often Should You Change Your Home Air Filter?
You’ve probably heard that it’s important to change your home air filter regularly. But why is it so important? And what type of air filter do you need?
First, in our commitment to saving you time and energy, here’s a quick answer:
Change your home air filter every 30-90 days. If you have pets in your home, you should change your air filter every 30 days.
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Cheapest Electricity Rates in Ohio (November 2025)
The cheapest electricity companies and best power rates in Ohio change all the time. Though… not as much as the utility’s rates vary. And that’s the benefit of shopping for a fixed rate plan from a supplier. You can avoid the utility rates that change constantly, and lock in a rate with stability.
Here are cheapest rates for November. We also show the current price to compare for your utility.
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Ohio Utility Rates Increase June 2023
Ohio utility rates increased dramatically in June 2023. Residents and business owners can shop for competitive suppliers and potentially save big on their electricity bills. Below you can find current utility rates in Ohio and how to shop.
What are Market Securitization Charges?
Market securitization charges are a new line item on Texas electricity bills. They’re a direct outcome of Winter Storm Uri, paying for some of the extraordinary costs of that storm.
The Texas legislature passed House Bill (HB) 4492 in 2021 in response to the storm’s financial impact on the ERCOT power region. The legislation allows Texas REPs to add the charge to their bills for the next 30 years
You can’t avoid paying these fees, which are from a regulatory change. But you might as well understand them, since you’ll be paying them for the next 3 decades.
Texas Electricity Trends for 2023
Texas electricity trends for 2023 show lower prices than 2022 and more options for short and long term electricity contracts. Other trends in Texas electricity include green energy plans going mainstream, more consumers choosing to add solar panels to their homes, and opportunities to get rewarded for cutting your usage.
This is also the year that market restructuring will occur, as Texas looks to ensure grid reliability. Those changes will drive up future electricity prices beyond 2023.
We’ll review all that and more below. If you’re in a hurry and just want to find your best electricity plan? Jump right to our recommendations to find the best electricity rates.
Connecticut Electricity Rates Skyrocket in 2023
Electricity rates in Connecticut went up an unprecedented 88% to 100% on January 1, 2023. While that crisis has passed, Connecticut electricity bills continue to be some of the highest in the country. Since electricity rates for your utility change twice a year, it makes sense to monitor rates and consider locking in a low fixed rate for your home or business in Connecticut.
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