In this article we cut through a lot of online misinformation to give you the straightforward truth about senior citizen electricity discounts in Texas.
Smart Electricity Shopping
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.
Read More about Best Electricity Companies in Texas (2026 Update)
Texas Electricity Rates History
Electricity prices are not what they used to be. Long gone are the days of 10 cent all-in energy rates in Texas. If you’re shopping electricity rates, it helps to know how electricity rates have changed over time. This Texas electricity rates history gets you prepared for your next shopping cycle.
New Electric Rates Take Effect June 1 in Ohio; PUCO Encourages Shopping
The Public Utility Commission of Ohio, in a May 19, 2025 series of social media and news posts, is encouraging Ohio residents to seek alternatives for their power supply.
Read More about New Electric Rates Take Effect June 1 in Ohio; PUCO Encourages Shopping
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.
Read More about What are Utilities in a House, Apartment or Business?
Pennsylvania Electricity Rates Increase June 2025 – Here’s Why
Pennsylvania is part of the PJM Interconnection, which manages the electric grid for PA and 12 other states. Your electricity bill includes not only energy and delivery costs, but also capacity costs. PA capacity costs incent power generators to maintain sufficient supply on the electric grid during times of peak demand.
Here’s what you can do to keep your bills under control.
Read More about Pennsylvania Electricity Rates Increase June 2025 – Here’s Why
Ohio Electric Rates Increase June 2025 – Here’s Why & What to Do About It
In Ohio, you not only pay for electricity and delivery, you also pay for “capacity” as part of your electricity generation charges. Capacity costs are increasing in June 2025, and you’ll see this impact on your bill.
Here’s the background, and what you can do to keep your bills under control.
Read More about Ohio Electric Rates Increase June 2025 – Here’s Why & What to Do About It
How to Switch Electricity Providers
Want to switch electricity companies in Texas? If you live in Texas, it’s easy to change your electricity provider. Most Texas residents have the ability to choose their electricity provider, thanks to deregulation. (Check this list of deregulated vs. regulated city in Texas to see if you can switch electricity suppliers.) This quick read gives you the basics of switching electricity providers.
Texas Electricity Shopping Statistics – Annual Review 2025
What choices did Texas electricity consumers make in 2025? Our second annual electricity shopping review reveals how Texans shopped for power this year, and how those choices shifted compared to 2024.
Read More about Texas Electricity Shopping Statistics – Annual Review 2025
Purchasing Business Electricity: Energy Procurement Strategy
What’s your energy procurement strategy? For most small business owners, this is just another item that they purchase for their business. You mark the calendar to shop for your next contract, but may give very little thought to other aspects of it.
Here are four things to think about for your energy procurement strategy, to get the best commercial electricity price for your business.
Read More about Purchasing Business Electricity: Energy Procurement Strategy