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“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.
Searching for the best electric companies in Texas? Here are our choices for best electricity provider in Texas, by category.
Electricity prices are not what they used to be. Long gone are the days of 10 cent energy plus delivery 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.
Read More about Texas Electricity Rates History, 2021 to Present
An April 2025 survey of Texas consumers reveals they have strong feelings about electricity prices, power outages and the Texas electricity grid.
Read More about Survey Shows Texans Are Concerned About Higher Electricity Prices, Grid Stability
Wondering how your electricity bill compares to those living in other states? Find information on your state’s average electricity price, typical monthly usage and electricity bill. Plus how to cut your costs.
Read More about Average Electricity Bill, Usage and Price per kWh by State (July 2025)
Your local utility company wants to help you cut your electricity bill this summer. And it’s something you can take advantage of to get your air conditioning maintenance for free. Here are some of the utility-sponsored free or discounted A/C tune up programs in your area.
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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.
With energy bills climbing, consumers and business owners alike are looking for ways to cut back. One way to do this is to better understand your electricity usage.
Smart meters, installed by local utilities across Texas, can help you do that. Tap into Smart Meter Texas, the free website where you can access your meter information, to start your energy savings journey!
Read More about Smart Meter Texas – Information To Manage Your Electricity Usage
Since deregulation began in Texas in 2002, many Texans have had a choice in their electricity provider. In fact, over 85% of Texans live in an area with electricity choice.
What choices did consumers make in 2024? In our first annual electricity shopping review, we’ll reveal price trends, what plans consumers picked, and Texas electricity shopping statistics.
Read More about Texas Electricity Shopping Statistics – Annual Review 2024
Everyone knows about Texas summers. Hot, hot and more hot. We hit records in 2023 and 2024, both in temperature levels and duration of the heat.
Fewer think about Texas’ winter extremes. But as a former PUCT staff member told us, “The Texas grid is much more fragile in response to winter weather than it is to summer weather. Be prepared.”
