Ever since 2002, the state of Texas has given citizens the opportunity to choose their own electricity provide (EP). It's a great way to put a lot of competition on those big named companies who can easily manipulate the system and take advantage of your finances. Maybe you're looking for better customer support, better renewable resource choices, or various other options your normal company doesn't provide.
In the past, one company would handle all distribution and basically corner the market. They received all the benefits, didn't have to worry about satisfying their customers, and just controlled it all. However, in Texas today, many consumers have the chance to choose who they want to be their provider. Best of all the Public Utility Commission still oversees everything. This way there won't be several issues.
About seventy-five percent of the state actually has the ability to choose the power company that they want, instead of having no control over their bill, where their power comes from, or what kind of service they recieve. The rest of the state is unfortunately not subject to competition for a number of reasons. Electricity cooperatives and large cities, including San Antonio and Austin, are not open for competition. You can get in touch with your co-op or city utility to find out more.
Deregulation is about power choice, and we hope that it's going to lead to some real innovation. After all, Texas is now one of the leading producers of wind power in the United States, and plenty of additional wind farms are in development. That means that you could say goodbye to using power that comes from coal plants that pollute the air and water, or natural gas plants that use a nonrenewable resource. This wouldn't have been possible without deregulation.
We recommend that anyone living in Texas shops for the best product and service. Since you actually have a choice, it's a lot easier today. The best thing to do is find all the informative websites that are out there, and do a little research so you can figure out which company suits your family's needs the best. Thanks to today's innovations, the advanced sites will even allow you to compare power prices in real time. This way you don't have to leave the website to place orders.
What it comes down to is the process can be simple. It really is and all you have to do is a little research, choose a company, and wait for them to accept your order. When the time comes to switch, you no longer have to call up your current electricity provider and let them know you're leaving. Everything will be done through paperwork or Internet orders. So no more exiting questions, "what can we do to keep you around" statements, and various other irritations you would normally have to deal with when changing. The meter readings will simply change hands and you'll start receiving new bills.
It's a wonderful thing to have choices, and this is all it takes to have one with your electric companies. The new company's electric will be just as reliable as the old since everything happens in the same frequency. What you will find is that change isn't something to be afraid of in regards to your Texas electric. You will get the rates, how the energy is produced, and the support you need to make life easier. So you can see why having more control over this is important for you and your family.
Take the time to find out if you have the option to change your power supplier - you could really benefit. It's not hard to do, and your service can only get better. Companies now have an incentive to offer better pricing, cleaner energy, and better quality service. After all, you could always try your luck with someone else. - 29939
In the past, one company would handle all distribution and basically corner the market. They received all the benefits, didn't have to worry about satisfying their customers, and just controlled it all. However, in Texas today, many consumers have the chance to choose who they want to be their provider. Best of all the Public Utility Commission still oversees everything. This way there won't be several issues.
About seventy-five percent of the state actually has the ability to choose the power company that they want, instead of having no control over their bill, where their power comes from, or what kind of service they recieve. The rest of the state is unfortunately not subject to competition for a number of reasons. Electricity cooperatives and large cities, including San Antonio and Austin, are not open for competition. You can get in touch with your co-op or city utility to find out more.
Deregulation is about power choice, and we hope that it's going to lead to some real innovation. After all, Texas is now one of the leading producers of wind power in the United States, and plenty of additional wind farms are in development. That means that you could say goodbye to using power that comes from coal plants that pollute the air and water, or natural gas plants that use a nonrenewable resource. This wouldn't have been possible without deregulation.
We recommend that anyone living in Texas shops for the best product and service. Since you actually have a choice, it's a lot easier today. The best thing to do is find all the informative websites that are out there, and do a little research so you can figure out which company suits your family's needs the best. Thanks to today's innovations, the advanced sites will even allow you to compare power prices in real time. This way you don't have to leave the website to place orders.
What it comes down to is the process can be simple. It really is and all you have to do is a little research, choose a company, and wait for them to accept your order. When the time comes to switch, you no longer have to call up your current electricity provider and let them know you're leaving. Everything will be done through paperwork or Internet orders. So no more exiting questions, "what can we do to keep you around" statements, and various other irritations you would normally have to deal with when changing. The meter readings will simply change hands and you'll start receiving new bills.
It's a wonderful thing to have choices, and this is all it takes to have one with your electric companies. The new company's electric will be just as reliable as the old since everything happens in the same frequency. What you will find is that change isn't something to be afraid of in regards to your Texas electric. You will get the rates, how the energy is produced, and the support you need to make life easier. So you can see why having more control over this is important for you and your family.
Take the time to find out if you have the option to change your power supplier - you could really benefit. It's not hard to do, and your service can only get better. Companies now have an incentive to offer better pricing, cleaner energy, and better quality service. After all, you could always try your luck with someone else. - 29939
About the Author:
About the author: Jerry Dyess has been in the Texas Electricity business for the past 7 years. He has published many articles on Texas Electric prices.
