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Tips for Connecting Utilities When You Move to Texas

Moving to Texas? The good news is that since 2002 the deregulated state’s electricity market, allows Texas residents and businesses to have more options to choose from.

By Wendy DesslerPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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Deregulated Texas electricity market also forces the electric companies to compete for business which results in competitive prices. This benefits the residents and the businesses that are searching for the best prices possible.

There are two different types of energy plans available for both residents and businesses looking for energy plans. These are fixed-rate electricity plans and variable-rate electricity plans. Each has its own pros and cons. Ensuring you as a consumer knows those you can then ensure you select the best plan for you and your needs. It’s important to know your needs because you do not want to be charged or using a plan in which you don’t need. Finding that sweet spot and getting exactly what you plan to use is the most cost effective way of handling things.

The fixed-rate electricity plan is as simple as it is worded. Your monthly rate is a fixed rate each time; it does not change regardless of the weather. This is typically available for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months.

The variable-rate plan is a plan where your monthly rate may fluctuate based on market factors. This means your bill may be less or more than expected. They offer more flexibility in your bill but come with cons as well as does the fixed-rate.

When you’re in Texas looking to switch or connect your utilities to new electric there are a few things you can do to help ensure you’re getting the best price and service that’s meant for you.

The first thing you should do might seem obvious but you need to search what options are available. Check on this page: http://texaselectricityplans.com. They help you to compare options that are available for you whether you’re looking for residential energy or for your business. On the website you can enter your basic information such as your location and your monthly electric bill.

The second thing you need to do is read the fine print. I know everyone says this however it is important to ensure you’re not paying any hidden fees. Sometimes they will seem to real you in with a low rate but in the fine print details often over read can be a catch. Paying attention and ensuring you know the ins and outs of the energy plan will ensure you know exactly what you’re agreeing to.

The third thing you need to do is to upload your most recent electric bill to the site. This may seem like too much by sharing your personal information. However this helps to ensure you are getting the best possible price that works for you and your needs. Additionally, it’s required that you show proof of your energy usage before you’re able to switch.

The fourth thing you can do is to create your own price quote. This is beneficial for larger businesses that use a lot of energy (and pays a large monthly bill). Showing your comprehensive energy usage will help to create a quote that the energy company can comfortably work with you with and that you can afford.

The final step is to confirm the switch of energy providers. As commonly used, you’ll receive an email that confirms all of the details of your switch of energy providers. This is something you want to review carefully. Ensuring all of the details are correct is important. You want to ensure all of these are correct so that nothing goes wrong in the process of switch services. This is commonly explained as seamless. As if you’d never even know it was switched until you receive a different bill.

Connecting utilities is perhaps one of the most important things to do as soon as you find a new estate. What is perhaps even more important is understanding exactly what your provider is responsible for and what they intend to offer. By having a full grasp of this, you will ensure that any future issues or concerns you have, you already have a good sense on what to do.

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