The Best — and Worst — Times of Year to Lock in an Electricity Rate in Texas
Electricity pricing in Texas isn’t random. It follows patterns, and understanding those patterns can save — or cost — you thousands. Why Summer Is the Most Dangerous Time to Decide Summer in Texas brings three things: When demand spikes, suppliers price in risk. That means long-term contracts signed during peak summer months often carry embedded […]
The Worst Time of Year to Lock in an Electricity Rate in Texas
Most people lock in electricity contracts based on fear. Unfortunately, fear is expensive. Summer Is the Most Common — and Costliest — Mistake Texas summers bring headlines: That fear pushes prices up. When demand peaks, so do long-term contract rates. Locking during summer often means paying a premium that lasts for years. How Smart Buyers […]
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 […]
ERCOT Issues Weather Watch for Wednesday, May 8
(Austin, TX) ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for Wednesday, May 8, due to unseasonably high temperatures, high levels of expected maintenance outages during the spring shoulder months, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during an ERCOT Weather Watch. ERCOT continues to monitor conditions closely and will deploy all available […]
The Truth About Renewables and Texas’ Power Grid
A recent social media post blamed wind and solar power for issues with Texas’ electric grid, claiming “we never had a problem before” integrating renewables. This is simply not true. Here are the facts: First, Texas has always had its own isolated grid not connected to other states. This is not new. What is new […]
ERCOT Issues Voluntary Conservation Notice
(Austin, TX) – ERCOT is asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to do so, due to extreme temperatures, continued high demand, and unexpected loss of thermal generation. This Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect today, August 20, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. CT. The Voluntary Conservation Notice is part of ERCOT’s Texas […]