Texas electricity prices are on the rise in 2022. Here’s why Texas electricity prices are so high right now, and some strategies on how to get the best price for your home or business. (Use that link to jump right to our recommendations, or read on for geopolitics and economics 101.)
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Texas Electricity Trends for 2022
Texas electricity rates in 2022 continue to show the greatest value with long terms plans. The other big trend? More green energy electricity plans as Texas moves generation to renewable energy.
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Using an Energy Broker for Commercial Electricity
Many businesses use an energy broker to shop for commercial electricity. An energy broker can show you prices from multiple electricity companies and help you quickly find the best rates. If you’re wondering, “Should my business work with an energy broker?” here’s information that can help you decide.
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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.
That’s led to changes in the ERCOT market. And some of the cots related to it may be passed through to you. Here’s what you need to know about Ancillary Services in Texas.
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How Much Does it Cost to Charge an EV at Home?
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.
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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.
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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. With 2022 electricity prices higher than they’ve ever been, a satisfaction guarantee give you a chance to shop around. And if prices drop, you have an out.
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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.
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Texas Electricity Trends for 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.
Get current information with our Texas Electricity Trends for 2022 report.
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.
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