What Texas Electricity Deregulation Means For You: Part 3

This is part 3 in our 3-part series on electricity deregulation. In part 1 we looked at what Texas electricity deregulation is and what you need to understand about it as a consumer. In part 2 we provided you with some tips about how to really make the energy deregulation process work for you. Here in part 3 we want to dispel a few myths that people commonly believe in when it comes to electricity deregulation.

The first myth that we want to attack is the myth that electricity deregulation automatically means that you will have a lower electric bill. Yes, deregulation is great in large part because it lowers bills. However, this is not necessarily an automatic process. Electric companies are lowering their rates to compete against one another now. However, your rates may not change unless you opt to switch to the company offering the best rates. That’s why you need to take things into your own hands and become proactive about shopping around for the best provider.

This brings us to a second common myth - the myth that finding the right provider is hard. It can seem tough at first since you’ve never done it before. However, it’s just a matter of comparing the service and rates of each provider to see which one is best for you. And there is help out there. If you visit Lowerelectricbilltoday.com then you can get assistance in sorting through the many options that are available today in order to choose the best Texas electric provider for your needs.

This leads us into the third myth - that the lowest price is the best deal. This isn’t necessarily true. Sometimes, you get what you pay for. That’s why you want to consider customer service as well as price. Also, you want to look at long-term pricing instead of just introductory offer pricing. And finally, you want to review that the rate per kWh that you are charged is appropriate to the amount of electricity that you use. (A low rate for people who use 2000+ kWh per month isn’t useful if you use less than that.)

Now we get to the most common myth of all - that changing electricity providers is a difficult process. Many people assume that this might involve a complicated physical change like switching your electricity lines. This isn’t true at all. The infrastructure of your electricity isn’t going to change at all. The electricity is going to come through the same lines as before with action necessary on your part. The only difference is that the company charging you will change. It’s a simple process.

For more information on what Texas electricity deregulation means for you please read the other articles in this series.

What Texas Electricity Deregulation Means For You: Part 1

What Texas Electricity Deregulation Means For You: Part 2