Navigating Hurricane Season: How Storms Affect Texas Electricity Prices and ERCOT’s Response
Hurricane season can bring more than just rain and wind—it can also significantly impact electricity prices in the Texas ERCOT region. As one of the largest power grids in the United States, ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) plays a critical role in managing electricity supply and demand. Understanding how and why hurricanes affect electricity […]
Can Texas prevent future electricity blackouts?
Texas has taken steps to address issues related to electricity blackouts since the catastrophic freeze of February 2021, but ensuring complete prevention of future blackouts remains complex. In other words, there is no way to say without a doubt that we will not have blackouts especially not when we have extreme weather. But several key […]
Terms on My Electricity Bill
So, you’ve received your latest electricity bill and there are all these terms or words and you have no idea what they mean. Don’t worry you aren’t the only one. We have put together a list of common charges on your electricity bill and what they mean. Base Charge – A flat fee applied each […]
What is a Provider of Last Resort (POLR?)
So you’ve received a notice that you will be switching to a Provider of Last Resort and now what? Well, the Provider of Last Resort is who will be temporarily taking the place of your current electricity provider. Why? Because your current electricity provider is no longer in the market of providing you with electricity. […]
Predominate Use Study
Stop Paying Sales Tax on Your Company’s Electricity: Get A Predominant Use Study. Do you want to stop paying sales tax for your company but not sure what you need to do to get exempt or even if you would qualify to be exempt? Well, you would need to get a predominant use study. And […]
Why should businesses use an energy broker?
Whether you are a Small, Medium or Large business in Texas a respectable and independent energy broker and consultant can prove to be valuable to your business. With growth in the energy markets and multiple options available to you, it can be complicated for companies to chose their best option to mitigate their energy risks […]
What is Nodal
Nodal History On December 1st, 2010, the Texas electricity Grid changed to a revolutionary new design that took it from what the industry knows as “Zonal” to “Nodal”. The development of this project began back in September of 2003 when the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) required the implementation of a new market design. […]