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Rate vs. usage — which one changed?
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Seasonal demand and summer spikes
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Bill-credit cliffs on your plan
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Rising TDU delivery charges
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Your contract renewed at a higher rate
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When to shop and when to stay
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“Nine times out of ten, the bill spike is your contract renewing at a worse rate — not the weather.”
— Marcus Chen, Senior Editor
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