Electricity 101
New to Texas electricity? Start here. These articles break down how deregulation works, what rates actually mean, and everything else the providers assume you already know.
Texas Electricity Deregulation Explained
Learn how Senate Bill 7 opened the Texas electricity market to competition and what deregulation means for your power bill.
Electricity Contract Terms You Should Know
Understand EFLs, YRAC documents, early termination fees, auto-renewal clauses, and other key terms in Texas electricity contracts.
Fixed, Variable, and Indexed Plans: What's the Difference?
Compare fixed-rate, variable-rate, and indexed electricity plans in Texas to understand which type fits your home and risk tolerance.
How Electricity Enrollment Works in Texas
Walk through the Texas electricity enrollment process step by step, from comparing plans to your first bill.
How Texas Electricity Rates Work
Understand kWh pricing, base charges, delivery fees, and the 2,000 kWh trick that makes some plans look cheaper than they really are.
How to Read Your Electric Meter in Texas
Learn how to read smart meters, traditional meters, and AMS meters in Texas so you can verify your electricity bill is accurate.
What Is a Kilowatt-Hour (kWh)?
A plain English explanation of kilowatt-hours, how to estimate what your home needs each month, and how to read your meter.
What Is a REP? Retail Electric Providers Explained
Learn what Retail Electric Providers do in Texas, how they differ from delivery companies, and how to pick the right one for your home.
What Is a TDU? Texas Delivery Companies
Understand what Transmission and Distribution Utilities do, which TDU serves your area, and why their charges appear on your electricity bill.
What Is ERCOT?
Learn what the Electric Reliability Council of Texas does, why Texas has its own power grid, and how ERCOT affects your electricity.