re: REP in Texas, what's the difference?

My advice, go with a short term contract now. Like 6 months. Rates are lower in the winter months. I currently use Reliant. Signed up for 12 month contract in December and my rate was less than 8 cents. I think it was 7.6 or something like that. When Dec. ans Jan come around, look at the rates then and lock in for 12 months.