Sept. 10 — Many consumers choose the cheapest electricity plan they can find and typically sign up for a one-year contract. But a one-year contract may not always be a good idea, considering that power prices are typically higher in the summer when demand for air conditioning is strongest compared to the winter when temperatures are mild and usage drops.
— Houston Chronicle
Is a policy analyst consultant for TCAP, a coalition of political subdivisions in Texas that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because energy costs are typically a significant budget item to our members, TCAP is consistently looking for ways to save our members money, through cost-saving contracts, energy efficiency or demand response programs.