Tips For Having A More Energy-Efficient Thanksgiving Holiday Consumers across the U.S. are facing higher-than-expected energy rates. In fact, electricity and natural gas prices in some parts of the country have more than doubled since this time last year. If you live in Pennsylvania in the PPL Electric service territory, then your PPL rates are […]

Energy Saving Tips When Working From Home In Houston The new work-from-home trend is causing many Texas homeowners to use much more electricity than normal. In fact, prior to the pandemic, most Houston-area residents used most of their electricity from 4PM to 10PM on weekdays and from 8AM - 10PM on weekends. Now, with many […]

Is A Variable Electricity Rate Bad? Variable electric rates, unlike fixed electric rates, float up and down with the price of the energy market. Electricity, just like the stock market, is a financial product that changes in price regularly. Most homeowners and businesses elect to purchase a fixed rate so that they can control their […]

What Is A Fully-Bundled Fixed Rate For Electricity? When shopping for an electric rate for your home or business it is important to understand the difference between fixed rates and fully-bundled fixed rates.  Now, most regulators in deregulated states force suppliers to have transparent marketing not to confuse customers. But, there is always an energy […]

How Can I Tell When My Electric Contact Expires? Understanding the expiration date of your electricity supply contract can seem confusing. Do not fret! We are here to help! The expiration date of your contract can differ depending on the type of customer you are. If you are a residential customer, then many utilities allow […]

What States Are Deregulated? Since the early 90s, many states have deregulated their electric and/or natural gas utilities. Check out the map below to see states that have deregulation or some form of energy deregulation policy in place: While not all of these states have fully deregulated utilities, they all participate in some sort of […]

Who Benefits From Energy Deregulation? There are many benefits to energy deregulation in the United States. Prior to deregulated utilities, consumers and businesses were required to purchase electricity from their local utility companies at regulated rates. These utilities had a monopoly in the marketplace and there was not much flexibility in terms of price options […]

How Does Energy Deregulation Work? The history of energy deregulation is an interesting one to follow. Since electricity and natural gas are so essential to our daily way of life, there is much debate over how they should be regulated by the government, if at all. To understand energy-deregulated markets, it’s best to first look […]

Moving Checklist: How To Setup/Disconnect Your Utilities When Moving So, you’re moving? Congratulations. Whether you just purchased a new home, signed a new apartment lease, or are relocating for work, moving can always be an exciting and nerve-racking experience. With moving trucks, packing tape, and boxes, the last thing on your mind might be disconnecting […]

Rising Energy Costs In Texas And What You Need To Know To Save Money The cost of energy is high in Texas and the rest of the country. Understanding how to battle rising energy prices is critical to controlling costs during these uncertain times. In the past, choosing a low fixed electricity rate was a […]