Houston Chronicle: Cottage industry rises from complexity of choosing electricity plans
Jul 16, 2018 | News RoundupLess than a minute
July 13 — When Texas deregulated electricity markets 16 years ago, the Public Utility Commission created the website Power to Choose to help consumers through the power buying experience. But what was promoted as an easy, free way for Texans to pick electricity providers has turned into a such a complex and confounding experience that it is spawning a cottage industry to help consumers navigate the scores of companies and hundreds of plans available.
