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Old 09-12-2013, 05:47 PM
 
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Which UTILITY CO....to choose____TXU, Reliant, or Green Mountain????....which one is cheaper???? 800 sq ft apt in Coppell, TX
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Old 09-12-2013, 07:05 PM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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Green Mountain will probably be the highest due to it claiming to be "green".
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Old 09-12-2013, 07:10 PM
 
Location: High Cotton
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I really like StarTex Power. JD Power has ranked Startex Power #1 in 2009 and in the top 3 every year since then. You should be able to find a plan they offer that meets your needs that you like. Personally, I'll be re-signing with them once again in the coming months for another 3-year plan.
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Old 09-12-2013, 07:13 PM
 
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When checking prices look at the fine print. A lot of them will advertise that they do 8.5cents/kwh or somesuch but if you don't use a certain amount of electricity then you get a minimum usage charge added that can be 10-20 dollars.

I'd think in a 800sqft apartment you might be under that threshold a lot.
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Old 09-12-2013, 10:09 PM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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Advertised prices are calculated assuming 2000KWH consumption. You get better pricing for consuming more. Utilities are offering free/MIR energy efficient bulbs (CFL's, LED's) for residents in some states. Because of deregulation, we are encouraged to consume more.

Recently I moved to Bounce energy. They have very innovative website. You can customize your own plan duration and save more by opting for paperless statements, auto bill payment, rewards, sign up referrals. By trail and error, I am able to get better rate with 16 month plan. Trend seems to be one way for few more years. You can read up news and ratings about utilities in this blog.

Texas Electricity Ratings: The Blog
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Old 09-13-2013, 03:06 AM
 
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powertochoose.org
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Old 09-13-2013, 07:55 AM
 
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I have Reliant for almost 2 years and no problems in billing. I do get whatever promotions they publish to the new customer on my renewal, so won't mind to recommend Reliant. Make sure you compare rates thru powertochoose.org and avoid so called "green" energy providers as their rates will be higher than others.
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Old 09-13-2013, 09:55 AM
 
Location: Funky town
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I have never got around deconstructing the cents/ kwh.

I understand there are different "adhoc base" charges based on your usage but my question is little different. When you see a company in powertochoose.org and see it quotes 8cents / kwh for 2000KW use. Does that price include the TDU and other charges? The other charges usually listed in my current bill are (for Oncor) -
1) Transmission Cost Recovery Factor
2) Rate Case Expenses Surcharge
3) Energy Efficient Cost Recovery Factor
4) Advanced Metering Charge
5) Distribution System Charge
6) Metering Charge
7) Customer Charge
8) Transition Charge 2
9) Transition Charge 1
10) Nuclear Decommissioning fee
11) System Benefit fund

All the above charges are considered part of "Oncor fees"

So the question is does quoted cents / kwh include the entire gamut of charges for certain usage (say 2000 kw)? I understand Oncor fees is basicially the power generation fees while whatever you choose from powertochoose.org are distribution fees.

Can someone help deconstructing this mess?
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