Texas Energy Articles

League City Texas Gets First Smart Meters
There is something in the air in Texas. All throughout the state the delivery of energy is ch....
Date: 2011-12-07 16:05:58

Businesses Testing How Electric Cars Will Affect Austin Smart Grid
More and more people are considering the benefits of switching over to electric ....
Date: 2011-10-25 09:05:19

Texas Energy Bills Decreasing Despite High Temps
One of the things that Texans dread each year is the summer heat. Even if you happen to be one of the few people....
Date: 2011-07-21 11:34:57

Average Texas Heating Bills
People who live in warm weather states don’t generally have to worry as much as their cold weather counterparts about their energy bills rising during the winter months. However, there are warm states where the average heating bills are still high and this can make it tough for residents on....
Date: 2011-01-14 10:40:07

Average Electric Rates in Texas
Some states have really low cost rates for electricity. Other states charge a lot for people to power their homes. Unless you plan on moving out of state, you can’t do a lot about what the average electric bill is in your state. However, you can do something about your own personal bill. Yo....
Date: 2010-12-14 11:47:11

2 TX Programs to Reduce Winter Energy Bills
People who live in states with harsh winters are often aware of the fact that there are state and federal programs designed to help them pay the high costs of heating a home in the winter. People who live in states like Texas where the winters may be more moderate are often unaware that these sam....
Date: 2010-11-30 17:12:22

TX Energy Customers Need A Rate Cut
A coalition of Texas cities in the Houston-Galveston area has come together to demand a rate cut for the state’s energy customers. The area’s main electricity provider, CenterPoint Energy, has actually requested a rate hike. The cities have adopted ordinances that not only block this ....
Date: 2010-10-27 10:24:38

Reducing your Texas Summer Electric Bill
Summer in Texas is hot. It is also humid in many parts of the state, which mak....
Date: 2010-08-02 10:39:33

Oncor's Smart Meters Not So Smart for Customers
Imagine that your electricity company tells you that they are installing "smart readers" for your benefit. The purpose of the meters is to read your energy use and allow you to have more control over the amount of energy that you use. However, the meters fail to work properly and end up telling y....
Date: 2010-07-14 20:09:14

Best Electric Supplier in Texas
If you’re considering switching your electric service to a more affordable Texas electric supplier, you’re not alone. Thousands of Texans have visited Lower Electric Bill Today to learn how fast and simple it is to permanently lower their electric bill. In just five minutes, ....
Date: 2010-06-07 14:28:27

10 Tips for Choosing a Texas Electricity Supplier
You now have the right to choose the company that is going to provide you with electricity in Texas. But how do you choose the right Texas electricity provider? Here a....
Date: 2010-06-03 20:49:08

What Is PowerToChoose And Why Choose Us
If you head over to powertochoose.org, you will find yourself on an educational website. This website is the official website established by the Department of Public Utility Commission in Texas to educate consumers about their options when....
Date: 2010-06-01 13:18:02

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.....
Date: 2010-04-19 16:27:17

What Texas Electricity Deregulation Means For You: Part 2
Texas electricity deregulation means that you can now choose your own electricity provider. This gives you the opportunity to select the best rates and service from among many competitiv....
Date: 2010-04-15 10:30:15

What Texas Electricity Deregulation Means For You: Part 1
If you were paying attention to the news in Texas back in 2002 then you might have noticed an important piece of legislation that was passed. This legislation deregulated the retail electric industry throughout the state. If you haven’t taken the importance of this seriously then you might ....
Date: 2010-04-12 16:04:51