Commercial Energy Buyers: Are You Making This $5,000 Mistake?
(It Happens More Often Than You Think) If you manage or own a business in Texas—whether it’s a church, warehouse, school, medical office, or plant—you’re likely making one very costly mistake:You’re assuming your electricity rate is “fine.” It’s not fine.In fact, it could be costing you $5,000 or more per year in unnecessary charges, fees, and bad […]
Why Your Neighbor Pays Less: The Truth About Electricity Rate Shopping in Texas
Let’s say you and your neighbor live on the same street.Same electric poles. Same provider.But your neighbor just told you they’re paying a full two cents less per kilowatt-hour than you are. You double-check your bill. You know what that means:You’re paying more every single month—for the exact same power. How is that even possible? It’s Not […]
Battery Backup: How to Keep the Lights On When the Grid Goes Off
Storms, Outages, and the Smart Power Move Texans Are Making Let’s paint the picture:It’s 9:18 PM.The wind howls. The lights flicker.Then—blackout. Again. And if you’re like most Texans, you’re thinking one thing:“This better not be another night without power.” Power outages are no longer rare. Between ice storms, hurricanes, grid issues, and wild summer spikes, the […]
Electricity Plans Are Like Shoes
One Size Does Not Fit All Ever tried wearing shoes that don’t fit? Too tight, and you’re in pain all day.Too loose, and you’re slipping around with no support.Either way—you’re miserable, and it’s costing you. Now ask yourself this:Is your electricity plan doing the same thing to your wallet? The Myth of the “Best Plan” Every provider […]
Your Business Deserves Better Rates: Why Are You Still Overpaying for Power?
Here’s a hard truth:If you haven’t evaluated your commercial electricity contract in the past 12 months…you’re almost certainly overpaying. In Texas, power pricing isn’t fixed. The market changes daily. Retail electric providers quietly raise margins. And commercial customers—especially small to mid-sized businesses—are often the last to notice. We see it every day at Amerigy Energy. […]
What’s Really on Your Power Bill?
The Hidden Fees You Never Agreed To (and How to Fight Back) Let me ask you a simple question: When was the last time you actually read your electricity bill?Not just the amount due—but line by line? If you’re like most Texans, you glance at the total, grumble, and pay it. But buried inside that bill […]
Governor Abbott Sets Hurricane Preparedness Expectations With Texas Energy Providers
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott yesterday met with Texas energy providers to discuss preparedness expectations for this year’s hurricane season. The Governor was joined in the meeting by CenterPoint Energy, Inc. President and CEO Jason Wells, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Executive Vice President of Regulatory Services and Government Affairs Jason Ryan, American Electric Power Texas President and […]
Why Fixed-Rate Plans Are a Smart Choice During Texas Summers
When summer hits Texas, so do soaring temperatures—and with them, skyrocketing energy bills. Air conditioners across the state run full blast, driving up electricity demand and causing market prices to spike. If you’re on a variable-rate plan, you might feel the pinch more than others. The good news? There’s a simple way to avoid these […]
Remembering the Cost: Honoring Memorial Day Through the Lens of Leadership
As we approach Memorial Day this Monday, our thoughts turn solemn—not to the sales, the summer kickoffs, or the backyard BBQs, but to the men and women who laid down their lives for our freedom. Memorial Day is not a holiday we celebrate—it’s a sacred day we observe. It’s a moment for remembrance, for reverence, […]
How a Texas Predominant-Use Utility Study Can Eliminate Sales Tax on Your Plant’s Power Bill
Quick take: If more than half of the electricity or natural gas that flows through a single meter powers exempt manufacturing processes, the entire bill can be sales-tax free. A properly prepared predominant-use utility study is your ticket to the exemption—and to lowering your cost per kilowatt-hour without changing suppliers or rates. Why This Matters Now With ERCOT prices […]