If you’ve taken the time to look at any part of your energy bill other than the “Amount Due” line, then you know that it can be downright confusing. The reason is Texas electricity companies speak a different language than their customers.

Customers speak in terms of, “How much do I have to pay?” Energy providers speak in terms of X cents for a kilowatt hour (kWh). No wonder confusion reigns.

How to Save on Electricity Costs in Just a Few Minutes

Investing just a few minutes in understanding the lingo of energy providers can go a long way in helping you to save on your monthly electric bill. Why? Because once you understand how companies bill, you can know what to look for when you do some comparison shopping for Texas electric companies.

To reduce your energy costs, simply look at your “Total Usage” and work on reducing this. For example, if you and your family used 1,100 kilowatt hours last month and you were paying 10 cents per kWh, then your monthly bill would be $110 (10 cents x 1,100 kWh); plus taxes and service fees, of course.

To save money, you can reduce the amount of kWh you use and/or shop for a Texas electricity company that offers lower rates (eg, one that charges 8 cents/kWh instead of 10).

How Would You Like to Save 25% or More On Your Electric Bill?

If you’re on a prepaid electricity service plan, you can easily save 20%, 25% or 30% or more by shopping around because you’re probably paying at least double (and maybe even triple) what others are paying by being on this type of plan.

Nowadays, traditional Texas electric companies offer a multitude of ways to save, eg, the Texas LITE-UP program. It’s a no-deposit electricity plan that gives consumers a discount in five of the most high-use months of the year (May through September).

With the hot summer months just around the corner, ask your Texas electric provider for qualifying details on plans like these — and make the switch if you have to.