Electricity costs in Texas are trending up due to increased demand and regulatory changes. Because of that, many consumers are considering long term contracts. In this article you’ll find the best 24 month electricity plans plus the pros and cons of locking in more than the traditional one year power contact.
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Compare 6-Month Electricity Rates in Texas
Short term electricity contracts are a great option if you want to shift your contract expiration date or take advantage of a low rate. In this article we review 6 month electricity plans and discuss the pros and cons of going short term.
Best 12 Month Electricity Plans in Texas
Most customers in Texas choose a 12-month electricity plan, according to electricity shopping statistics. In fact, in 2025, 61% of our shoppers selected a 1 year term. If that sounds like you, we’ve made it easy with this round up of the best 12-month electricity rates in each area of Texas.
PUCT Ratings: What Do They Mean?
“Five star rating from the Public Utility Commission of Texas,” the billboards scream. This summer we’ve seen three retail electricity providers (REPs) bragging on their 5-star rating with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), just in the Houston area alone. Are 5-star ratings from the PUCT like 5-star reviews on Google? Not exactly.
In this article we break down what PUCT ratings are, and why we think they don’t matter much in your search for the best electricity provider.
Electricity Plans for Texas Senior Citizens
In this article we cut through a lot of online misinformation to give you the straightforward truth about senior citizen electricity discounts in Texas.
🏆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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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