Texas Electricity Ratings

[caption id="attachment_5368" align="alignright" width="300"] It’s not IF a hurricane hits Texas, it’s when. Learn how to prepare and if it could affect your Texas electric rates. [/caption] In Texas, June 1 is the beginning of hurricane season. With Texas so often pounded by these storms, residents want to know what to expect this summer. According to several weather bureaus, Summer 2021 looks like it will be an "above-normal" hurricane season. Chief among them, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted "an above-normal season is most likely (60% chance), with the possibility of it being extremely (aka hyper- ) active." 2021 NOAA Prediction Seasonal Average 1981-2010 NEW Seasonal Average 1991-2020 Number of named storms (winds 39 mph+) 13-20 12 14.4 Storms becoming hurricanes (winds 74 mph+) 6-10 6 7.2 Major hurricanes (Cat. 3, 4 or 5, winds 111 mph+) 3-5 3 3.2 Will Texas Face Another 'Hyper-cane' S...

Can Window Air Conditioners Be Serviced? One easy way to save on your monthly electricity bills in Dallas is to maintain your window AC. Wondering exactly how to inspect your Dallas window AC? Don’t stress. We’ll walk you through all the steps in this short and thorough guide. Window AC Maintenance Checklist Dirt is the main cause of decreased efficiency in window AC units. It can slow down the fan, block drain ports, and clog filters. Dirty window AC units need to work longer to cool your room, and that means you’ll end up paying more on your electricity bill . That’s why it’s important to properly clean your window AC unit regularly. Here’s a quick checklist you can follow to get the job done fast: Unplug your window air conditioner from the wall and remove the outer cover. Use a soft brush vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the condenser coils Inspect the condenser coils for bent fins. You can use a fin comb to straighten them out. I...

Find Cheap Electricity Providers Before Prices Rise Moving is never easy. But finding great electricity plans for Dallas movers doesn’t have to be a nightmare. With the right strategy, you can hit the ground running in Texas AND save BIG on your monthly energy bills . Here’s how you can do it. Shop Cheap Short-Term Electricity in Dallas While it may seem like a good idea to lock in a cheap, long-term fixed rate electricity plan right off the start, that may not be the best approach. The reason is that every household’s energy usage is different. Plus, it’s not always easy to accurately figure out how much electricity you’ll use each month without living in the city first. Luckily, there are plenty of cheap short-term electricity plans to get you through the hottest months in Dallas. The cheapest 6-month plan in Dallas right now is APG&E’s TrueClassic 6 . The plan has a low energy charge of 6.7 cents per kWh. Once you add in the $1.99 base charge...