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houstonites,I need to change electric providers. What are your experiences?

Posted on 11/7/15 at 4:23 pm
Posted by Canard Noir
Houston
Member since Apr 2014
1397 posts
Posted on 11/7/15 at 4:23 pm
Looking to change energy providers and I'm getting a feeling the power to choose sites seem shady. What's your experience finding a plan with these sites and what's your current rate?
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
69430 posts
Posted on 11/7/15 at 4:34 pm to
quote:

change electric providers.


Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
35726 posts
Posted on 11/7/15 at 4:41 pm to
Do they each have their own wires? I've never heard of such greatness.
Posted by mattz1122
Member since Oct 2007
52980 posts
Posted on 11/7/15 at 4:43 pm to
wtf is a houstonite?
Posted by wfallstiger
Wichita Falls, Texas
Member since Jun 2006
11712 posts
Posted on 11/7/15 at 5:03 pm to
We recently switched to Discount Energy/Power. Rate is based on kilowatts used. Last month's bill was $58.00....home is all electric, a tad over 2000 square feet. Son uses them and recommended
Posted by C-Bear
A Texas Tiger
Member since May 2005
817 posts
Posted on 11/7/15 at 5:15 pm to
We've never had a problem with picking a provider from the power to choose site. Just do your research on the specific plans you're interested in using. We had Tri Eagle for years, but switched to StarTex during the summer. So far, so good.
Posted by TejasHorn
High Plains Driftin'
Member since Mar 2007
11041 posts
Posted on 11/7/15 at 5:15 pm to
Power to choose is a perfectly legit site. Some of the high rate legacy providers will not shed tears when it goes away.

Anyway I use champion and locked in a nice low rate for 3 years.

Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
38906 posts
Posted on 11/7/15 at 5:16 pm to
I change most every year as my current provider will always Jack up the rate. I use powertochoose.org to compare. It's a legit site. I currently pay 7.5 cents per kW with Green Mountain.....all wind power.
Posted by Projectpat
Houston, TX
Member since Sep 2011
10522 posts
Posted on 11/7/15 at 5:18 pm to
Use power to choose and pick the best contract that's not with a provider with poor ratings. I had Spark for a few years and liked them a lot, but then one year when I went to renew, they were a lot higher than others. Switched to Reliant and have had no problems with them either.
Posted by Bob Sacamano
Houston, TX
Member since Oct 2008
5277 posts
Posted on 11/7/15 at 8:17 pm to
Direct Energy or NRG
Posted by Paige
Vice President of the OT
Member since Oct 2010
84748 posts
Posted on 11/7/15 at 8:18 pm to
I'd probably go with the cheapest

I used Reliant the entire time. The rates were competitive and no complaints with service or customer service
Posted by Asgard Device
The Daedalus
Member since Apr 2011
11562 posts
Posted on 11/7/15 at 10:25 pm to
You're not changing electric providers. You're changing who you pay and under what cockamamie terms.

Once you average everything out, people pay more for electricity in Texas than they do in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

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