Texas Electricity Ratings

[caption id="attachment_3782" align="alignleft" width="422"] How bad could this year’s hurricane season be? We’ve dug through the science to show you what and why. [/caption] How Bad Will This Year’s Hurricane Season Be in Texas? Probably the biggest factor effecting your Texas electric bill is weather. It not only directly influences how much you use to heat or cool your home but also effects the entire demand, supply, and price of energy on the wholesale markets. Hurricane season especially can have a critical effect on the price of energy, particularly as hundreds of oil and natural gas rigs are at in the Gulf of Mexico, one of the most active areas for tropical storms in the Americas. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Each year, several different storm forecasting centers release their forecasts either months in advance or just few days before the season “officially” begins. Most recently on April 5, Colorado State Un...

[caption id="attachment_3776" align="alignleft" width="300"] Shopping for prepaid Houston electricity can be tricky but we’ve found a new supplier who’s got the best rates! [/caption] Who has the best new prepaid electricity? Back in February we told you about the Valtricity 3Cent Intro Rate plan from Acacia Energy . At the time, it offered the best rate for prepaid electricity in Houston, But now, that plan is no longer available. So now there’s a new king of the mountain when it comes to Houston prepaid electricity. The new best value plan is SmarTricity $50 Free in 30 Days from Payless Power . At 1,000 kWh of usage, the average price is 7.5 cents per kilowatt hour, and there’s no Houston retail electricity supplier providing a better rate right now. The SmarTricity $50 Free in 30 Days plan is a great deal right now for Houston prepaid customers . The advertised price factors in a $50 bill credit when you maintain service for 30 days or more. Even aft...

[caption id="attachment_3772" align="alignleft" width="387"] High early termination fees stopping your power to choose? Choose wiser! Get the cheapest early termination fee electricity in Dallas with a great fixed rate! [/caption] Who offers the lowest early termination fee electricity in Dallas? Who wants to be trapped in a plan when you have the power to choose? In the wake of corporate tax cuts, customers could find themselves receiving a fair share of savings in the form of lower electricity rates. If rates do come down, then you want to be ready to switch electricity companies to the cheapest plan without paying high early termination fees. Choosing 12 Month Usage Bill Credit from StarTex Power offers competitively cheap rates along with the lowest early termination fee in Dallas. It’s just $50! Competitively Low Dallas Electricity Rates 12 Month Usage Bill Credit offers a base rate of 8.3¢ per kWh for twelve months. The TDU then adds their estim...

[caption id="attachment_3759" align="alignleft" width="375"] Shop for Houston electricity plans with low cancellation fees and protect your Power to Choose! [/caption] Who has Houston’s lowest cancellation fees for 12 month fixed electricity? When it comes to electricity plans, Texas law allows customers a few days to change their minds. After that short window, customers with fixed price plans must pay a cancellation fee. If a customer sees a much better plan a few weeks after their contract begins, paying that fee to terminate the contract early can be really expensive. One company reigns supreme for low cancellation fees in Houston. StarTex Power offers two 12 month fixed rate plans with a cancellation fee of only $50: 12 Month Usage Bill Credit and A/C Protection Plan . The 12 Month Usage Bill Credit plan is great for high usage households. You can earn two bill credits each billing cycle. A $35 credit kicks in once you reach 1,000 kWh, and another ...

[caption id="attachment_3756" align="alignleft" width="372"] It’s getting easier and cheaper to switch to all renewable electricity plans in CenterPoint Houston. [/caption] What is the cheapest green 2,000 kWh plan in CenterPoint Houston? Many high usage homeowners want to do their part in energy conservation. Often the best thing high usage customers can do is purchase 100% renewable electricity. Luckily, the price for green power has been dropping. In recent years, more environmentally-conscious Houston consumers have found it easier to switch to green electricity plans . Many retail electricity providers offer renewable energy plans, but the best rate right now is offered by American Light & Power in their Green Power 12 plan . Green energy is the future of Texas electricity , and this is plain to see as more coal plants close. The Green Power 12 plan uses 100% renewable energy, so you can feel confident your electricity dollars are making a posit...

[caption id="attachment_3752" align="alignright" width="337"] Compare three Dallas electricity plans to find the best for your family! [/caption] Who has the best 12 month electricity plans for Dallas? While other states are struggling with laws that let them choose their electricity provider , Texas residents are enjoying the rewards. So what are the best electricity plans in Dallas, Texas? Well, if you’re in the market for a 12-month, fixed rate plan in the ONCOR area, then you should take a look at the best options available for you. These are the top three 12 Month fixed rate plans in the ONCOR Dallas area. A Five Star Plan from a Five Star Electricity Company   Champion Energy Services’ Champ Saver - 12 offers clearly stated cheap rates and excellent customer service. They charge 5.9¢ kWh and when the PUC Assessment charge and the estimated 3.4556¢ kWh for the ONCOR TDU charges are added in, the estimated price averages 9.7¢ kWh. While slightly hig...

[caption id="attachment_3744" align="alignleft" width="375"] Monitor your home’s usage and save a bundle with a Smart Home plan at a smart rate! [/caption] Who has Houston’s best smart home electricity plan? Smart meters provide smart home customers an easy way to monitor electricity usage and to maximize savings. If you’re ready to switch to the smart home plan in the Houston area with the best rates, you should choose Cirro Energy"s Smart Value 12 . Get An Intelligent Plan at the Cheapest Rate Cirro Energy’s Smart Value 12 offers CenterPoint’s Houston customers a 12-month, fixed rate that averages between 8.3¢ for 1000 kWh and up to 9.1¢ at 2000 kWh. They advertise 5.8¢ per kWh as their base energy rate, but this excludes CenterPoint’s 4.1¢ per kWh distribution fee and monthly $5.47 base charge. The key to Smart Value 12 ’s savings rests in the bill credit. Customers who spend between 1000 kWh and 2000 kWh receive a $30 ...

[caption id="attachment_3741" align="alignleft" width="300"] Balancing your green powered home with a low-priced 500kWh electricity rate is now a whole lot easier! [/caption] How do I find a Houston electricity plan for energy conservers? Houston electricity customers who want to purchase green energy usually do their best to limit how much power they purchase. They conserve energy as much as they can, but when they do use electricity, nothing but 100% renewable energy will do. They want green energy at a great price. And that’s exactly what the American Light & Power Green Power 12 plan offers. This plan is great for low energy usage homes because at 10.1 cents per kWh it offers the best average rate available in Houston for 500 kWh usage. On top of that, the average rate is remarkably consistent across low, medium, and high usage. The average rate remains 10.1 cents at 1,000 kWh and dips a touch to 10.0 cents at 2,000. So if you have a month where ...