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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.

Developing a Sustainability Strategy for Your Small Business

A sustainability strategy for your small business can help you attract new employees and new clients, as well as contribute to a greener environment. And becoming a green business can have a big impact on your bottom line. Here’s how to develop a sustainability strategy for your business.

Liberty Power Bankruptcy – What Now?

Published on April 20, 2021 in Energy News Last Updated April 22, 2021

If Liberty Power supplies your residential or commercial power, you may need to shop for a new electricity contract soon.

That’s because on April 18, 2021, Liberty Power terminated all of their employees via email. All 100 of them. That means no one is running the ship.

And on April 21, 2021, Liberty Power declared bankruptcy due to excessive financial losses during February 2021, when a cold front put Texas into a deep freeze.

Here’s what you need to know if you’re a Liberty Power customer, and what to do next.

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.

Sales Tax Exemption in Texas – Cut Your Business Electricity Cost

Your Texas business may qualify for a sales tax exemption on your electricity bill. To do so, you’ll need a Predominant Use Study. That’s an engineering report that shows how much of your electricity you use producing goods.

Here’s what you need to know about the Texas Sales Tax Exemption and how to your business can qualify.

Texas Electricity Trends for 2020

Published on February 7, 2020 in Electricity Education Last Updated January 27, 2021

Texas electricity rates in 2019 were relatively flat compared to the prior year. And if you were in a fixed rate contract throughout 2019, you had a secure price. But those who were on a variable rate or a wholesale index rate (i.e. Griddy Energy) had their rate explode in mid August when ERCOT hit a historic usage level.

So what will happen in 2020? It all depends. But indications are that market forces are driving up retail energy prices in the short term, and that long-term contracts might be the way to go this year.

>>Want the latest Texas electricity trends? Here are Texas Electricity Trends for 2021

How to Find Cheap Power Rates in Texas

Want to know what is the cheapest electricity company in Texas? There’s many ways you can search for it. “Cheap power near me.” “Cheapest electricity for my home.” “Best Electricity Plan in <city> Texas.”

Across the state, people search for cheap electricity or the cheapest electricity. Because no one wants to pay too much for electricity. And no one wants to feel like they got (ah hem) scr*wed by a power plan they didn’t understand.

But how do you find the cheapest electricity company in Texas? Here’s how.

Disconnection Notice from Your Electric Company in Texas? Know your Options

Most of us have been there. You forget to pay the bill. You go on vacation. You’re running short on funds. And then that disconnection notice comes in the mail. Oh no! What now?

What is a Provider of Last Resort (POLR)?

What happens if your Retail Electricity Provider (REP) were to suddenly go out of business? In Texas, thanks to the Provider of Last Resort (POLR), your lights will stay on. But, your bill will go up dramatically!

In this article, you’ll learn about the POLR, and why you should immediately shop for electricity if the POLR becomes your provider.

The High Risk of Summer 2018 Texas Month to Month Electricity Plans

Published on June 1, 2018 in Energy News

Texas electricity customers face historically high electricity prices this summer. The rising energy rates are not so much a result of the cost of natural gas, the primary commodity used to generate electricity, but are a result of increased demand and anticipated shortages in supply. What does this mean for customers on variable rate, month to month electricity plans? High, high, high electricity rates for the dog days of summer. Who is most at risk? Prepaid electricity customers and customers on holdover rates from expired electricity contracts.

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