Comments on: Dallas Fort Worth July 2008 Residential Electric Rate Comparison

By: admin

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:48:51 +0000

With any Texas electricity provider you will be put on an unhedged energy price if you let your contract expire. If you sign up for a fixed rate be sure to place a reminder on your calendar to renew at a certain date. Champion sends out a letter to their customers prior to their contract expiring and giving a website address where the customer can renew. It is not uncommon for a customer to throw away the letter and let their contract expire. When the rate goes to a variable price because the electricity is not hedged (meaning the provider has not bought natural gas futures to make the electricity price fixed for the customer) the customer takes on the risk of a variable electricity price. If fuel prices are up in Texas that are used to generate our electricity the customer will end up paying for the spike in price. If you are uncomfortable paying higher prices on a variable rate we recommend to always renew your contract on or before the deadline. This issue is something all customers face with any provider they deal with.

Green Mountain Energy is a good company although their electricity rates are quite a bit higher than Champion Energy as of August 2009. You can sign up with either electricity company using the comparison rate chart above.

By: AL

AL — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:20:00 +0000

Champion was a excellent service provider until my second year. After renewing my contract I had market fees for lapse contract time and late fees for payments that were not late. I copy of my bank statement was required to dispute a 5.50 fee. On top of that the monthly charges were added to my account that did not exsist the previous year however, for a dependable company I was willing to pay it… NOT how I feel at this time. Seriously consider Green Mountain instead, that was the next choice on the texas website and who I will be switching to after this go round. The texas choice website was a great help. Hope this stops anyone from making a bad choice with champion.

By: Shan

Shan — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:12:13 +0000

The Champion rate for today states a $125 penalty for early termination. I cant seem to find if this would apply, if I sell my house and move-out. Reliant does not charge early penalty during move-out. Can anyone clarify this for champion. Called Customer Service and they did not know. Was told someone will call back. Thanks.

By: johnjose@sbcglobal.net

johnjose@sbcglobal.net — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:32:15 +0000

I am looking for a reasonable, competitive
price per kwh for electricity. I can see
in your chart 14.8c. Is that right?
Can you please give me a call to discuss
the price.Ph: 713-995-6811