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http://www.electricitybid.com/electricity/index.php/2008/...Easy Houston Electric Rate Comparisons
To make your electric rate search as easy as possible you will want to start with the most easy to use website, Powertochoose.com. On this site you can enter your zip code and all the offers from the 40 plus retail electric providers will appear. I would sort by fixed rates and then sort by variable electric rates. Fixed electric rates are the way to go because with a variable energy rate the energy provider can raise the rate after the first month to whatever they want it to be.
Commercial Businesses Sometimes Pay Less with TXU Energy
If you are a very small commercial company in Dallas and the surrounding metro area you will sometimes pay less on your electric bill if you use 30,000 kwh or less in energy. The reason is that TXU Energy can somehow cut these smaller businesses a break on their pole and wires charges. This cheaper rate can also be had for businesses in the Houston area that go with Reliant Energy. TXU Energy and Reliant Energy in their incumbent territories can also provide cheaper rates for light meters. If you use more then 30,000 kWh a year in energy it is worth shopping for a cheap electric rate on a comparison site. A good commercial electric rate comparison site is with a company called Electricitybid.com. This company posts monthly updates on their site with some of the competitive commercial electric providers in Texas. You can compare and shop multiple companies and call an energy consultant in Texas if you have a question.
Houston Residential Electric Providers Are Not Always Straightforward
Some Houston residential electric providers have additional jargon in their contracts that give them a one sided advantage in comparison to ethically fashioned energy agreements. Tara Energy a few years ago raised the electric rates of most of their customers even though they signed a fixed electric rate agreement. They are still in a lawsuit to this day to settle with their customers. Cirro Energy has it built into their 12 month residential electric contract the ability to change the rate at will during the term of the contract. This provides protection to the provider in the face of market factors but no protection to the consumer. Ambit Energy and Ignite Energy market using a pyramid scheme called multi level marketing that preys on poor people selling a high cost product to family and friends. The cost of joining the sales opportunity and the time spent marketing the energy product drains many people of years and years of useless efforts in an attempt to become a millionaire.
Summarizing the Houston Texas Electric Market
When you find a Houston electric provider you want to use be sure to read through the facts label and energy contract thoroughly. Call an energy consultant to discuss the contract details if you have a question. If you need more information about a Houston electric company you can also call the Public Utility Commission of Texas who can give you details from the agency that regulates this industry.
Author:
MikeAbout the Author:Mike is an energy trader and electricity professional Houston Texas. He has setup several new retail electric providers in Texas and worked to establish continued marketing efforts to their success.
March 26, 2008 03:30:19 PM
