Spring Energy Savings Opportunities. While consumers in New England are suffering from one nor’easter after another, spring is making its presence felt in Texas. Along with the natural beauty of bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush, Texans will see their energy bills drop as they enjoy that brief break between heating and air conditioning. Our focus is […]
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Avoid pitfalls when shopping for electricity. The old saying goes that if something appears too good to be true, then it probably is. This is especially true when it comes to residential electricity rates. Natural gas prices may rise in 2017 and 2018 but they have kept electricity rates low and stable for the past […]
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Lower electricity costs with ceiling fans. Summer is drawing near and the importance of managing our electricity bill becomes more important as we head into the cooling season. Shopping for cheap electricity rates is one of the best ways to lower your monthly energy bill. There are also a number of practical and affordable ways […]
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Top strategies for low commercial electricity rates. You have worked hard to build your business and make it profitable. Along the way, you mastered marketing, cost management, and cash flow. Electricity may be a significant part of the variable costs of running your business. Do you have to become an expert in choosing a commercial […]
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Get the best electricity plans for smaller homes. Shopping for low electricity rates can be confusing. This is especially true in Texas where the Electricity Facts Label is required to disclose average electricity prices at three monthly consumption levels: 500, 1000, and 2000 kWh. Consumers in smaller homes or those who live alone often find […]
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The core function of any retail business is identifying how to reach consumers and get them buy a particular product or service. Energy providers serving residential customers are no different. Their ability to economically acquire and retain customers is critical to their success. Without a steady flow of new enrollments, energy providers will slowly see […]
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Bundling home services with electric offers has become a big choice for consuers. Consumers shopping for great electricity rates have are faced with many choices. Residential energy consumers must select their electricity provider, contract term, renewable energy content, and other factors. Customers are also likely to encounter offers for value-added services bundled with their electric […]
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New York Power to Choose. A mix of investor-owned electric utilities, municipal electric utilities, and electrical cooperatives serves New York State. Residential, commercial, and industrial customers served by investor-owned utilities have the power to choose their electricity provider. As with all electricity choice programs, New York has a unique and evolving approach to encouraging market […]
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Regional Electric Usage Patterns and Shopping. Electricity end uses can vary significantly between homes and businesses across the country. Climate control and water heating, however, are consistently the largest end uses among non-industrial electricity customers. To understand regional variations in electricity consumption, it is important to consider both climate and fuel source. Seasonal Electricity Usage […]
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Renewing Your Texas Electricity Plan. The Texas residential electricity market is fiercely competitive. In electricity customer choice states like Texas, the volume of marketing messages can be overwhelming. Electricity providers use television, radio, direct mail, online advertising, and other media to catch the attention of consumers. However, it sometimes seems that customers get far less […]
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