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Texas Ancillary Services – What Are They? And Why Should You Care?

If you’re a business owner in Texas, you need to know that Ancillary Services could be passed through on your bill, depending on your contract language.

That’s what a number of businesses found out after Winter Storm Uri in February 2021. They were saddled with high bills from Ancillary Services pass-through charges when the wholesale price of ancillaries spiked as high as $25,000 per MWh on the ERCOT market.

Here’s what you need to know about Ancillary Services, what to do if you see Ancillary Services charges on your bill, and what’s being discussed at the regulatory levels on this issue.

How Much Does it Cost to Charge an EV at Home?

Published on July 27, 2021 in Smart Electricity Shopping Last Updated August 13, 2021

Electric Vehicles, or EVs, are an increasingly popular choice for vehicle purchases. But before you buy an electric car, you may want to look at how much it will cost to charge. After all, how much will an EV add to your electricity bill? Here’s how to calculate the costs of charging your EV at home.

Columbus Ohio Renewable Energy and Carbon Neutral Programs

Columbus Ohio has the goal of 100% renewable energy by 2022 and carbon neutral by 2050. That’s a goal not only for the city facilities, but also for all residents and small business owners. Here’s our review of the Columbus Community Choice Aggregation Program for electricity, which is one step toward that goal. Plus we review your options to go green when you opt-out of aggregation. And, how you can go carbon neutral with your natural gas.

Texas Electricity Companies with a Satisfaction Guarantee

A satisfaction guarantee can go a long way toward making you feel confident in your choice of Texas electricity plan. After all, there are a lot of things to compare when you’re shopping for electricity. That’s why we like these electricity companies with a satisfaction guarantee.

How to Compare Plans to find the Best Electricity Rates in Texas

Looking for the best electricity rates in Texas? Use our guide to find the best power prices for you, the Top 10 electricity plans in your area, and info on how to compare plans.

Texas Electricity Trends for 2021

Published on January 27, 2021 in Energy News Last Updated July 1, 2021

With 2021, we expect to see low prices for long term plans and an increasing number of green energy electricity plans as Texas moves more and more generation to renewable energy.

Texas Electricity Rates Chart – No Gimmicks Electricity Plans

Texas Electricity Rates Charts make it easy to find cheap electricity plans plans with no gimmicks. They’re a simple way to make an electricity price comparison. Below you will find electricity rates charts for Houston, Dallas and Corpus Christi. But first, we’ll tell you why no gimmicks electricity rates are best.

City Inspections & Permits for Texas Business Electricity

City inspections and permits may stand in the way of getting new electricity turned on for your business.

It’s pretty common. The business owner shows up on the day they expected to have lights. And there’s no electricity. And it’s all due to a required inspection that no one told them about. Here’s more about city inspections and permits, and their role in getting your lights turned on.

Average Electricity Bill in Texas

Texas is a popular relocation destination if you are moving. And you want to make sure to plan for your electricity bill.

Below we review what goes into the average electricity bill in Texas. And then we’ll cover the average electricity bill in Houston and the average electricity bill in Dallas Texas. Plus the average electricity bill for a home that is 2000 sq feet, the average sized Texas home.

How to Get Same Day Electricity in Texas

Do you need same day electricity service? Whether you’re moving in to a new home or need electricity reconnected in a hurry, when you have lights out no service, you need electricity fast.

Here’s how to get same day electricity in Texas.

(Or, jump to our list of electricity providers and their cut-off time for same day electricity.)

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