The 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 attention from their current electricity provider […]
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Massachusetts residents have a unique energy consumption profile. From Cape Cod in the east to the Pioneer Valley in the west, Bay State consumers use 22% more energy per household than the national average. Massachusetts homes are more likely to have double or triple pane windows but are less likely to have a programmable thermostat than […]
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As electric customer choice markets continue to evolve, brokers are playing an ever-increasing role in commercial energy procurement. This is especially true for small and medium-sized commercial customers where electricity providers have found brokers to be an efficient and effective customer acquisition channel. In markets like Texas, a small business owner is far more likely […]
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Texans shopping for residential electricity rates can select from a variety of competitive plans. With so many offers available, how do consumers compare electricity offers? The answer lies in the Electricity Facts Label. The Electricity Facts Label (EFL) is a standardized document that must be presented to a customer before they enroll in an electric […]
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Fixed price electricity plans are the mainstay of the Texas electricity market. Electricity customers like the peace of mind that comes from locking in a low electricity rate for a specified period. The only downside of fixed price electricity plans is their lack of flexibility. If electricity rates drop after the customer enrolls, moving to […]
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Consumers in deregulated electricity markets have the power to choose from a variety of competitive offers. Top-tier electricity providers have prepaid plans, month-to-month plans, renewable energy plans, and time-of-use plans. Great electricity rates are even coupled with offers for web-enabled thermostats, home energy services, and warranties. For many customers, however, the fundamental question is which […]
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Renewable energy development in the US is progressing at a remarkable rate. Costs for eco-friendly solutions such as solar energy are making renewable energy more economical for residential energy users. Large-scale sustainable energy generation, however, owes a large part of its rapid growth to the implementation of the Renewable Portfolio Standard. Encouraging Green Electricity At […]
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) establishes the rules retail electric providers must follow when communicating with prospective and current customers about their product offerings. These rules standardize the information provided to customers so that they can compare retail electric plans and make an informed decision as to which supplier and plan best suits […]
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