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Katy, Texas, features a deregulated energy market. This means citizens of Katy can choose their electric companies. If you live in Katy, it’s up to you to learn as much as possible about the city’s deregulated energy market — and the electric companies that sell power to consumers. Here is an overview of the electricity…
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Gexa Energy is a retail electricity provider (REP) that serves every deregulated energy market in Texas. Since its inception in 2002, Gexa has focused on providing renewable energy options for its customers. Its commitment to renewable energy sources, variety of plan choices and competitive pricing give Gexa Energy a place among the leading REPs in…
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Thanks to the deregulated electricity market in Texas, Fort Worth residents can choose their electric company. But with that freedom comes the responsibility to shop for the best electricity rates and plans. Even longtime Fort Worth residents familiar with deregulated energy owe it to themselves to find a plan that keeps their monthly energy bill…
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Arlington residents have choices regarding electric companies, thanks to the 2002 switch to deregulated energy in many Texas markets. While the decision-making process might seem complex initially, you have plenty of tools to help you choose the right Arlington electricity plan. Cost is the biggest differentiator among retail electric providers (REPs), but other factors —…
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In a deregulated energy market, you can choose your retail electricity provider and have more power over the price you pay and even the makeup of electricity sources — renewable or non — that power your home. In a traditional energy market, consumers must use the utility company assigned to them based on their address.…
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If you live in Texas and have seen a rise in your electricity bill, it may be time to switch your energy company. That’s because Texas is one of the 14 states that has deregulated energy — meaning that instead of being locked into a power supplier that is owned and operated by the government,…
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If you live in a state with a deregulated or restructured market, you’ve probably looked into switching your utility company. Growing concern for cost-conscious living and an increase of solar energy options can leave homeowners scratching their heads as to the best way to approach energy supply to their home. In this guide, we’ll dive…