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October 2008 Houston Residential Electric Rates
Posted by: | CommentsHurricane Ike, Electric Comparison, and Relief from Summer Rates
Houston had a major issue with hurricane Ike this last month and surprisingly it had little effect on electric rates. A lot of oil and gas infrastructure was shut down but nothing was destroyed. This still usually has a negative impact on the price of electricity but because oil and natural gas is being swayed by several other factors in the trading commodities market the electric rates did not spike up.
Electric rates in Houston have come down way below their highs this summer when rates were at historical all time highs. That price spike in the summer was related to natural gas prices rising in the commodities sector beyond any level they have seen before. This had about a 90% correlation with the price of electricity. To complicate matters Houston residential electric rates were higher then usualy because several providers had bought electricity on the MCPE ERCOT market and could not meet their financial responsibilities. These electric companies also had no hedging in place so if an electric customer in Houston was on a variable electric rate they may have seen their rate tripple during this time.
Electric Rates Look Much Better From Summer Prices
Take a look at our Houston Texas electric rate comparison. We have rates listed from cheapest to most expensive. Most rates are fixed and there is a designation in the chart to differentiate between a fixed rate or a variable rate. I do not recommend signing a variable Houston electric rate contract as it is subject to change without notice. You may click on the links in the chart below and sign up online at these discounted online electric rate prices.
Houston Residential Electric Rate Comparison Chart
October 2008 Dallas Residential Electric Rates
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If you are confused about electric rates in Dallas and surrounding Oncor utility area we have a great comparison chart below comparing mostly fixed rates with several different electric providers. These electric rates are residential rates. There are a few variable rates in the mix because those companies only offered a variable electric rate so we listed their only option. The rates are designated as to whether they are a fixed electric rate or a variable rate. I recommend to avoid signing up on a variable rate because the month after you sign up on that rate plan the electric rate could do just about anything. A variable electric rate has taken many residential customers by surprise this summer when rates trippled in price. A fixed electric rate is a much safer way to lock into an energy rate because you know exactly what price you will pay the entire term of your contract.
Current October 2008 Residential Electric Rate Comparison
These rates are updated as of October 2 2008. Because residential electric rates change every few weeks these rates will be a little higher or lower as the month continues. This comparison chart will serve as a good indicative comparison of where residential electric rates are at for the month of October 2008. You may click on the links on this comparison chart and sign up online to receive a slightly lower electric rate then calling these providers on the phone. By signing up for electric service online you keep the electric companies costs low for aquiring a new customer and they reward you by giving you a slight discount then if you were to call and speak to a customer service rep over the phone. Signing up online also allows you to take advantage of online discounts that are not promoted when calling the providers on the phone. When you call an electric provider on the phone they expect to close about 70 % of those customers who call in. Because of this most providers will try to sell you a higher electric rate then is available via online discount offers.
The companies offering the cheapest rates for the month of October are Startex Power – Sign up Now
Spark Electric
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Check rates with multiple Texas electricity companies in the zip code electricity comparison box to the left. You can compare what Spark Energy is offering you with several other electric providers.
You may call with questions to: 1-800-971-4020
Jan 22 2008
Spark Energy is currently advertising several different electric rates at a mid price range in comparison to some of the other competitive Texas electric providers. They currently have a 12 month rate at 11.9 cents kWh with no monthly service charge. This is an ok electric rate although Startex Power has lowered their 12 month term rates below Spark Energy’s prices. Startex Power has a slightly better 12 month rate for 11.7 cents kWh with no monthly service charge. This rate with Startex is a promotional rate and can be found here.
Need No Deposit Texas Electric Service? Learn more about the “No and Low Deposit Plans”
Champion Energy In Comparison To Startex
Startex has the best overall electric rate at 11.3 cents kWh in the Dallas area with no monthly service fee. As of Feb 23 2009 Startex Power offers the cheapest available electric rate in Dallas and Houston. Champion Energy used to be the best electric rate among the low cost electric providers offering promotional discount offers but as of February 2009 Startex Power is offering the best rate. Champion’s promotional electric rate offer has expired although you can sign up with Startex Power on their discount electric rate plan by clicking here. The promo code is built into the link so you will not need to enter it.
Startex Power Promotional12 month electric rate.
Be sure to write down on your calendar 12 months from now to come back to this site to renew with the next lowest cost provider in Texas. We update the site frequently and try and always have the best electric rate going so you don’t miss out on an opportunity to stay with a low cost electric rate.
Those With No Credit History Or Bad Credit
If you are worried the electric company may try and ask for a deposit we have some suggestions on getting by with the cheapest deposit requirement. We have seen that Bounce Energy generally has the cheapest deposit requirement if you have been hit with this request before and also offers a guaranteed no deposit option called the No Deposit and Low Deposit Choices. As an example of a provider that usually needs a deposit based on credit score, Champion usually asks for $200 – $250 deposit if they don’t like your credit. Other electric providers want even more if you do not meet their credit standards. You may see this as a lot but TXU and Reliant mant times ask for a lot more than what Champion requires. Spark Energy used to waive the deposit amount if you sign up for auto bill pay by credit card or bank account but they have ended this practice. If Spark needs a deposit it may be for around $400 – $500 depending on what they think of your credit history. Startex Power is somewhere in the middle as far as what they come back asking for in regards to a deposit. The best thing you could do is try Bounce Energy and sign up on their “Fresh Start Plan” guaranteed no deposit. At one time you had to try several providers and pick the lowest deposit you could handle and build up that year of utility bills paid in full before you could get away with not needing to pay an electric company a deposit. Bounce allows you a second chance if you have little or no credit. Learn more about their no and low deposit electric rate plans
Learn more and continue with Bounce Energy – Click Here or ask for the Fresh Start Plan by calling them here: 1-866-945-8937
Spark Energy Rates Rise Higher
Posted by: | CommentsSpark Energy Changes Focus to Selling Natural Gas in the North East
Spark has changed their focus from Retail Texas Electricity sales to Natural Gas sales in the North East United States. They have been a great company to work with, and have shown high ethical standards, low rates, and fair business practices but do not seem to be actively seeking customers in the Texas Electric market. Although we are unsure as to how long it will be before they realign their efforts and aggressively pursue gaining market share in Texas, We look forward to working with them in the future. Until they do, we recommend Champion Energy as a great company to work with and great rates for Commercial and Residential Customers. Champion currently has the best 1 year fixed electric rate offer in Dallas, Houston, and most other areas in the state of Texas. You can learn more about Champion Energy‘s residential electric rates by visiting their page here: Click here to check Champion rates in your area
Spark Energy has raised their electric rate quite a bit higher then several other electric providers in Texas and no longer offers the most competitive electric rates they once did. Because of this we would like to suggest for those looking at potentially signing up on a Spark residential electric rate to go with a more competitive provider. As of January 2008 Champion Energy has a much more competitive energy price in both the Houston and Dallas Texas area. These electric companies serve other cities in Texas but for the sake of comparison we will use these two cities.
Who Do You Recommend Instead of Spark Energy?
Because Spark Energy has raised their rates recently due to the market going up we have a provider that has been able to stay below their rates on the 12 month term. Champion Energy has a very good 12 month rate despite the energy market’s prices rising. I am not sure how long this rate will last but I would sign up while it is still in the 9 – 10 cents per kwh range. Champion and Spark compete with several other terms which are listed in the chart below if you need something other then the standard 12 month fixed rate monthly term. Champion Energy 12 month promotional rate
Champion Energy Dallas
- $4.95 monthly service charge
9.2 cents per kWh – locked in for 12 months – continue
No 6 month offer available – continue
Spark Dallas (not available, Try Champion at a cheaper price)
- no monthly service charge
12.4 cents per kWh – 12 months
12.4 cents per kWh – 6 months
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Spark Energy Houston (not available, try Champion at a cheaper rate
- no monthly service charge
12.8 – 12 months
12.8 – 6 months
Champion Energy Houston
-Â $4.95 monthly service charge
9.8 cents per kWh – locked in for 12 months – continue
Not available – 6 months – continue
Not available – 24 months – continue
Not available – 36 months – continue
Click here to learn more about Texas Electric Companies
If you live in Wichita Falls Texas, Dallas, Houston or surrounding areas and need Texas electric service feel free to give us a call. An energy consultant can provide updated rate information for commercial and residential customers. You can click on the button above to make a free call to Electricity Bid or call us at 903-484-9222
Amigo Energy Houston
Posted by: | CommentsNeed a Texas Electric Provider with a Guaranteed No Deposit Requirement?
Bounce Energy is currently offering a “no deposit or low deposit plan” that will allow those with bad credit scores to qualify for a no or low deposit electric rate depending on credit score. The rate is a cheap Texas electric rate and many times cheaper than some of the bigger brand name electricity providers in the state.
Sign up Now with Bounce Energy or call 1-866-945-8937 and ask for the “No or Low Deposit Plans”
Compare Amigo With The Others
Amigo Energy has an updated electricity facts label on the www.powertochoose.org website. Their electric rate continues to be one of the lowest electric rates with pretty fare terms and agreements when comparing with some of the other discount electric providers in Texas. For instance, as of 9-12-2007 they have a 12 month rate at 10.7 cents kWh but if you add the $6.95 monthly customer charge you will be paying a rate of about 11.4 cents kWh cents. Because there is a $6.95 cent monthly base charge this would actually make the rate a little higher then Spark as they do not charge a monthly customer charge. Spark Energy which is offering a 10.3 cents kWh rate for 6 months and a 11 cents\kWh rate at 12 months has no monthly customer service charge. If you want to sign up with them you can click here and do it online immediately – Spark Energy 11 cents kWh | No Monthly Customer Service Charge | Very Low early termination fee | No Hidden Charges | No Deposit Under Most Situations
Learn More about Spark Energy Online Promotional Rate - Promo\Coupon Code Built In
Amigo Energy Facts Label
Here it is, Amigo Energy’s Residential Electricity Facts label. The Facts Label is the equivalent of the nutrition label on the back of a can of food. It is really all you need to compare rates prior to signing a contract. They can’t mislead you on the facts label and then offer a different electric contract or they would be in serious trouble with the (PUC) Public Utility Commission.
Spark Energy Houston
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Spark Energy’s discount promotional code offered through this site has expired. You may compare multiple electricity providers in Houston by using our comparison tool. Just enter your zip code to get started. The Houston electricity rate chart compares prices from cheapest to most expensive and averages in all fees and charges. We attempt to make every rate as clear and transparent as possible so you know exactly what your rate will be without having a surprise later on your first months electric bill.
Feel free to call us with any questions you may have about Spark Energy and their electricity rate plans at 1-800-971-4020.
Spark Energy is headquartered in Houston Texas and has been in business since the Texas electricity market became deregulated back in 2002. They have gone through some management changes and at this time provide ethical business practices and low prices on electric rates for both residential and commercial customers in Texas. The energy company also provides natural gas sales in several states and for large commercial facilities in Texas. At this time the residential market is not participating in the natural gas deregulation process. Because of this residential customers have to use the natural gas provider in their area wich is generally either Centerpoint or Atmos Energy.
Houston Texas Energy Companies
Houston Texas actually has several energy companies headquartered in the metro area and if you remember Enron at one time was located here. Enron is now bankrupt and no longer in business but as you can see the city of Houston is a very large energy corridor for the state of Texas.
How Does Spark Energy Compare
Spark Energy continues to compare very well with several other electric providers. Energy brokers can assist in bringing the Spark Energy Electric rate down further through the reverse auction process where multiple electric providers compete for a commercial accounts business. The reverse bid assists Texas companies in achieving an electric rate they would not be able to achieve on their own. There are two ways that assist in lowering the rate. The reverse auction we have already talked about is one way and the aggregation service we provide is the other means. By aggregating several businesses in Houston and throughout the state into a large usage account where each business in the account has the same load factor we are able to provide a truly discounted electric rate that would not otherwise be possible.
Hunters Creek Village Texas Electric Company
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If you were trying to locate the Spark Energy Promo Code then this page may help:
I would recommend signing up with Startex Power’s 12 month promotional rate as advertised on the top left of the page as they have the lowest residential electric rate going right now.
Hunters Creek Commercial Electric Rates
Texas Commercial Electric Rates for Hunters Creek are updated each month from some of the Texas electric providers that won bids on energy contracts this month via Eisenbach Consulting. This is not a comprehensive list but gives a good representation about where electric rates have been at for the month. Electric rates go up and down each day just like a stock on the NASDAQ or NYSE but usually this 1 day chart below gives a close idea of what electric rates look like for the month as a whole. To get an updated electricity rate for this month you can call by clicking on the “Speak to a consultant” link button below and an energy consultant will not only provide rate quotes but put together a competitive bid process to work the rate down to its lowest point as multiple providers compete to win your commercial business.
This page contains helpful information for both commercial and residential consumers needing low cost electric rates from competing Texas electric companies in the Hunters Creek Village Texas area.
There are several electric companies competing for commercial business in Hunters Creek Village Texas. We have put together a list of some of the top retail electric providers in the energy rate chart below. These rates are updated on a monthly basis for Hunters Creek Village. For refreshed rates you may call us and we can achieve a lower electric rate through our reverse auction then could be achieved on your own. We leverage several companies together using similar load factors in an aggregation to provide a true discount electric rate.
Feel free to call with any questions about commercial or residential electricity in Hunters Creek Texas.
We can be reached at 1-800-971-4020
If you need a low cost residential electric rate then you may want to try Spark Energy. They have a low 6 and 12 month fixed electric rate that beats all the other energy suppliers.
If you would like to talk with someone first about Texas commercial or residential electric rates then you may feel free to call an energy consultant at 1-800-971-4020 to learn more about your options.
Learn more about Hunters Creek Village Texas Electric Companies
Spark Energy In Texas
Posted by: | CommentsSpark Energy
Spark has provided several different management styles during its history in Texas starting in 2002. They are a new company but are very helpful in that they offer several different electricity pricing options and many terms to choose from. They have recently gotten into the Natural Gas market and sell natural gas in several states. Being in the natural gas market has helped them in becoming better at energy trading and keeping electric prices low. In Texas Natural Gas has a strong correlating relationship with the electricity being sold here. Spark Energy has continued to price under almost all the electric providers in Texas the last few months in comparison with other daily energy price matrixes that are sent out. Occasionally other electric providers will beat them on certain terms but they have done very well in their pricing. There is the possibility that they have an energy trading policy that is too relaxed and this could get them into trouble. This is just speculation and we have no way of knowing this. Even if this were the case it would benefit a Texas business to take advantage of their low energy pricing.
Working With Other Electric Providers In Texas
For larger Texas commercial energy buyers you can often times procure a better electric rate with some of the other energy companies in Texas. What we often times do is place your company into a reverse auction where the electric price is bid down to an acceptable price. If we believe the price to be at a price that is too high to where the market is at we will ask for more competitive bids to be placed as there are several energy providers in the mix. By poking and prodding the energy suppliers to come down we can achieve and procure a rate that is more competitive then what could be obtained strictly on your own.
Choosing a Houston Electric Utility Company in Texas
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You may use the comparison chart on the left to compare several Houston electricity compainies. We pride ourselves in going a few steps further than some Texas electricity providers by disclosing every charge in the advertised electric rate and averaging those charges together so you no exactly what you will be paying. We offer no tricks or gimmicks just a clear easy to understand comparison. You will need to enter your zip code in the box to the left to get started.
Picking a Houston Retail Electric Provider
Texas Retail electric providers must be certified by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. There are several energy providers in Houston Texas but only a few offer truly competitive rates. There are literally about 200 different electricity rate plans out there but your best bet is to stay on a fixed electricity rate for a term of atleast 12 months.
- Startex Power Cheapest Rate
- CPL Retail Energy
- Spark Energy
- Direct Energy
- Gexa Energy
- Champion Energy
- Green Mountain Energy
- Reliant Energy
- TXU Energy
Learn more about the deregulation of electricity in Texas, shop electricity rates and compare offers from Houston electricity providers by visitng Power to Choose.
Follow these instructions, and save money buy picking a cheaper provider:
- Go to the Texas government website PowertoChoose.org
- Compare the Offers on the site
- Put your zipcode in the Zipcode box
- Verify the quoted electricity rate by reading the facts label carefully.
- If you are still uncertain there are a couple we know of that offer a low electricity rate: Bounce Energy – renewable energy choice or Startex Power
Cirro Energy, Customer Confusion Over Variable Electric Rate
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Power To Choose had Cirro Energy listed on their website with a Residential Electricity Rate for 12 months at 12.3 cents\kwh back in June of 2007. This tied with Spark Energy who also had a 12.3 cents per kwh energy rate. After looking closer I noticed that you can only qualify for the 12.3 cents\kwh rate with Cirro if you are using more then 500 kwh a month in electricity. Since then Cirro Energy was advertising only a variable 12 month rate on Power to Choose but would show it as a 12 month term. Mind you I had multiple people call me to complain about Cirro because they thought they had signed up for a 12 month fixed rate not noticing they were being locked into a rate that can change at will by Cirro Energy for any reason the energy company decides. I received enough of these calls to realize that most people who signed up with Cirro seemed to be under the impression that their electric rate was locked in for 12 months.
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Another bad aspect to the Cirro Energy residential electricity rate was the early termination penalty. Back in June of 2007 they would charge an electric customer 1 months average electricity bill if you were to cancel. This could be $200 – $500 for some residential customers who use a lot of energy. On a more positive note an apartment customer might only have to pay $50 – $75 to cancel since they do not use as much energy. Since June of 2007 Cirro’s early termination penalty is more in line with other electric providers. They now offer both a fixed rate and a variable electric rate.
In comparison to Cirro Energy, Startex Power has a competitive electric rate worth looking at. They have standard fixed rate terms without monthly service charges. Another electric rate plan that is good for those looking for a guaranteed no deposit plan is with Bounce Energy. The electric rate is not dependent upon the amount of electricity used unless you are using under 500 kWh a month. Most people do not use under that but if you do there is a $4.95 monthly fee.
Cirro Energy has announced as of August 2008 that they are being bought out by a large electric company named Dominion Retail with over 1.7 million residential and commercial electric service customers throughout the USA. My guess is that the churn rate of electric service customers has been increasing and electric companies like Cirro are looking to sell out. After reaching critical mass it actually does make sense to sell out. I wonder if this sell out is foreshadowing what is to come in the Texas retail electricity market?
Remember telecom long distance deregulation? AT&T, MCI, and Sprint. The market became pretty thin and volume ended up making or breaking these companies. Once the companies got too big and their customers started jumping ship to the next best provider they couldn’t justify the size of their companies infrastructure any longer. These companies began losing money and selling off and downsizing.