Apr 1, 2016 | Legislative Watch
It’s a great service — and one that Texas electricity shoppers need — but it also could stand some improvement. That’s why the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power is joining with others in pushing to maintain and reform powertochoose.org, the state’s electricity...
Feb 25, 2014 | Industry News
It was with the promise of better prices and choices that state lawmakers in 1999 adopted the Texas electric deregulation law. Newly minted electric companies would compete for customers. In theory, market forces would keep a lid on bills. How has Texas fared since...
Dec 19, 2013 | Industry News
Residential electricity prices in areas of Texas with deregulated electricity service have dipped below the national average for the first time in a decade, according to a new report from the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power. The lower prices in 2012 represent the...
Sep 9, 2013 | Industry News
Last week we reported on TXU’s Free Nights and Weekends plans. The conclusion: even with a big change in your energy-consuming habits, TXU’s electricity-for-free deals probably will cost you more. But what about the state’s other big electric retailer,...
Sep 5, 2013 | Industry News
This is part two of a two-part series on electricity bills. In yesterday’s post, we introduced you to consumer advocate Carol Biedrzycki, and her new report on the sometimes hidden fees charged by retail electric providers (REPs). Today, we’ll take a deeper dive into...