Most Texas businesses don’t choose bad electricity rates.

They inherit them.

Here’s how it happens:
Your electricity contract reaches the end of its term. No one calls. No one warns you. The account quietly rolls into a renewal or month-to-month rate—and that rate is almost always higher than the open market.

The Auto-Renewal Trap

Auto-renewal clauses exist to protect suppliers, not customers. Once your contract expires:

• Competitive pricing disappears
• Rates often jump without explanation
• You lose leverage until the next renewal window

Many business owners don’t realize anything changed until months later—when thousands of dollars are already gone.

Why 120 Days Matters

In Texas, the best pricing opportunities usually open 90–120 days before contract expiration. That’s the window where:

• Suppliers are willing to compete
• Pricing is still flexible
• You can lock certainty before demand spikes

Miss that window, and your options shrink fast.

Why Doing Nothing Is the Most Expensive Option

Waiting feels safe—but in electricity markets, inaction is a decision.
And it’s usually the most expensive one.

That’s why smart businesses don’t wait for a renewal notice. They plan ahead.

What to Do Now

Before your contract renews:

1. Pull a clean copy of your most recent bill
2. Review your current expiration date
3. Compare it against today’s market pricing

This is exactly what Amerigy Energy does every day—at no cost and no obligation.

Call 877-631-8875
or
Email your bill to info@amerigyenergy.com