Energy Savings From Changing An Air Filter? You’ve just received your Texas light company bill and for the third straight month, it’s running higher than normal. So, you’re probably wondering if you’ve been doing different this month. Ask yourself when was the last time you changed the air filter in your home’s heating, ventilation air-conditioning (HVAC) system…

NOAA Predicts Intense Hurricane Season As we already covered in early May, four forecasters are warning of a high energy hurricane season this summer that could affect Texas electricity customers. Their forecasts predict 14 to 18 tropical storms in the Atlantic. Of these, 7 to 9 will become hurricanes with 3 growing to become major…

Over the past summer, the Public Utilities Commission of Texas has been baffled by Retail Energy Providers using pricing gimmicks that dupe Texas consumers into high monthly bills at its Power to Choose website. The PUC of Texas’ best solution was to tweak some sort settings, limit the number of…

As we wade into the peak of what looks to be a blisteringly hot Texas summer, Texas Electricity Ratings has once again updated their rankings of best electricity companies in Texas. As always, it is important for customers to be armed with the latest information possible to help them make…

Summertime is always a very busy season in the world of Texas electricity, and 2018 is no exception. In fact, 2018 as already been an extremely active shopping season, and it will only get busier as the days and weeks continue to tick by into the crucible of the summer…

How bad will hurricane season be this summer? Extreme weather is exerting a greater impact on our lives now than ever before. Hurricane season makes this all too clear. Storms can disrupt gas and oil wells and knock down transmission lines, both of which can affect the price of energy throughout the country. Homeowners dwelling in coastal areas…

Which Houston electricity plans give to charity? Most Houston electricity companies do some sort of charity work, but 4Change Energy and Veteran Energy stand out from among the rest because of how they allow customers to choose where the money goes. …

Who provides Houston electricity without base charges? Some electricity companies charge you simply for being their customer. Seems crazy, right? Well, it’s actually very common. These fees are usually called base charges or customer charges, but each electricity company can have its own term and amount they charge you. You incur this fee just for the opportunity…

Is TXU’s Free Nights & Solar Days Plan a Good Deal On Electricity? Forgive the statement of the obvious, but the state of Texas is hot. Summertime temperatures routinely hit triple digits in Texas, and as a result people’s air conditioners work overtime during the summer months. As a result, people’s electricity bills often soar, which always has consumers on the lookout for…