The deregulated electricity market in Texas may seem complex, and your electricity bill might seem confusing. As such, you might think that switching electricity suppliers in Texas is a daunting task. But the good news is that switching is actually very simple!
Because Texas has deregulated electricity, you have the power to choose your retail electric provider in much the same way you’d choose an internet, wireless phone or cable provider.
If you’re unhappy with the customer service of your current retail electricity supplier, or you think you can get a better rate elsewhere, all you have to do is switch!
The process is very easy, and there are plenty of resources available to help you if there’s any confusion along the way. Follow the short guide below to learn about the process and how to go about switching your electricity provider when you’re ready:
1) Check Your Contract Status: Before you do anything else, you’ll need to determine whether or not you’re bound by a contract with your current provider, and if so, how long you have left to fulfill the term and the cost and/or penalties of early cancellation (if any). You can either find this information on your bill or by calling your electric provider.
2) Shop and Compare: If you’re ready to find a new retail electricity provider and you aren’t on a contract (or you’re on a contract but are willing to cancel), your next step is to shop and compare the retail electricity providers serving your area. A comparison shopping site such as www.electricchoice.com makes this part really easy. Simply enter your zip code and all of your available options, complete with pricing and other information, will be displayed for you to compare – all in one place!
3) Sign-Up and Confirmation: Once you’ve chosen the retail electricity provider that best suits your needs, just sign up directly from the website, it’s that easy! You’ll want to look for an email or letter in the mail from your new provider, as well as a postcard from ‘ERCOT’ (Electric Reliability Council of Texas), confirming service with the new supplier.
Yes, it’s really that easy! And even if you encounter any problems and you need help in the switching process, you can get free expert help from professional energy consultants at ElectricChoice.com with one phone call.