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Old 07-13-2015, 10:14 AM
 
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This is what the EFL says,

"Average Price per kWh: 500kWh-10.9c/kWh 1000kWh-4.4c/kWh 2000kWh-7.7/kWh

The price above includes the following:
a)Fixed Energy Charge Per kWh: 10.9c (includes TDSP Deliver Charges)
b)TDSP Automatic Meter Service charge of $0"


Seems the distribution charge is already included in the 10.9/4.4 c right? Or am I missing something here?
that's the way I understand it. if your rate is above 8 c, it probably includes the deliver charge.
if it's in the 4-5 c range, it doesn't include it.

I still don't get how companies other than centerpoint can get away with charging 4-5 c a kwh when they don't maintain, deliver or do anything with the actual electricity going into your home (that's centerpoint that takes care of that). These companies just exist to bill the customer, that's it. so if your bill is $150, that company is charging you $75 just to bill you and make it look nice. i'm in the wrong business...
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Old 07-13-2015, 10:25 AM
 
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You're making the wrong assumption that assumption.

The charge of 10.9c charge doesn't change no matter how much you use.

Delivery charge - center point pass through charge
Energy charge - cost of billing company to buy the energy for you plus a profit.

You only get a one time a month credit of $65 if you use over 999kwh. That's why at the 2000 kWh hour the average charge is more.

Btw 10.9c seems high. I suppose it's a consumer gamble to pay a above market rate in hopes they use "enough" to receive the credit.
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Old 07-13-2015, 01:18 PM
 
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it's just math. ((.109 * 1000)-65)/1000 = $.044. While (.109*999)/999 = $.109. The marginal "cost" of not using that 1,000th KW is huge.
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Old 07-13-2015, 01:54 PM
 
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I thought I'd call and see what this was about. First off the plan you posted isn't available. It was last weeks special. You have to set up on a monthly CC draft or they charge you an extra $5. Even if you pay with their online system they charge you. As delivery charges are adjusted so will your rate. So that $10.94¢ which is now $11.04¢ would adjust as needed for them to offset the TDSP charges. So a fixed plan with variable features or so I was told.

Nothing special just a bulked rate made to look like you are getting a better deal. Also plans like that is how they get you. You think you can save with their bill credit. Depending on your home how often do you go over 1000 kWh?

We go over 1000 kWh maybe 3 months out of the year. I have $7.2¢ with Reliant and pay $10.02¢ with everything. So I'd rather pay a flat rate on balanced billing paying the same each month rather than be all over the place on my bill.
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Old 07-13-2015, 01:56 PM
 
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it's just math. ((.109 * 1000)-65)/1000 = $.044. While (.109*999)/999 = $.109. The marginal "cost" of not using that 1,000th KW is huge.
So the bill for 999units will be $108 while for 1000units will be $44??

I guess I can run a hot-plate or a clothes iron non stop during the winter months to get up to the 1000 unit threshhold.
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Old 07-13-2015, 04:50 PM
 
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So the bill for 999units will be $108 while for 1000units will be $44??

I guess I can run a hot-plate or a clothes iron non stop during the winter months to get up to the 1000 unit threshhold.
Yes you are correct and half the year I don't go over 1k I'd opt for a plan with a more level rate
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