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What to do when you see a Texas electric bill increase

Let’s be honest. Paying monthly bills isn’t something that anyone can avoid. However, opening your energy bill, often your most expensive utility expense, only to discover your costs have drastically increased is more...

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What You Should Know About ERCOT

If you live in Texas, you’ve probably heard about the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) in any news about the electricity industry. But because the state has a complex energy sector, the...

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What time of year has the cheapest electricity rates?

One of the greatest benefits of the deregulated Texas energy market is the ability to choose your own energy provider and your electricity plan. However, a quick search will show you that rates...

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What is an electricity saving box and does it actually work?

Are you frustrated about the current high fuel prices? While natural gas generates about 40% of electric power in the U.S., you can anticipate a rise in your electricity bills. In January 2021, the...

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What is a kilowatt hour?

They may sound similar, but a kilowatt (kW) and a kilowatt-hour (kWh) serve different purposes. A kWh is a unit for measuring the electricity used, whereas a kW reflects the electricity usage rate....

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