From 1999, peak demand for electricity in TX grew from 56,848 megawatts in 1995, the year the market was deregulated to 65,469 in 1999. Texas uses 23 percent more the electricity of California and 57 percent more electricity than Florida. During this time as well, annual growth rate for peak demand grew an average of 3.6 percent each year.

77 percent of the electricity in TX is supplied by utility companies, while only 15 percent is supplied by Texas river authorities or TX municipalities.

All of this makes Texas both the top producer and the top consumer of electrical power in the United States.

Some of the suppliers that sell electricity in TX are rapidly growing and very financially stable. One of these companies has recently come up with a set of guidelines called the customer bill of rights.

This policy is intended to clear up confusion that often results when people do not understand clearly the rates and service plans they invest in when doing business with an electricity provider.

The customer bill of rights spells things out in plain language so that confusion is prevented from happening in the first place. The hope is that if people will avail themselves of the policy provided under the customer bill of rights and take time to study it, they will make better decisions about how to invest in electricity in TX.

Some of the provisions of the bill of rights include:

You have the right to know your price before you get a bill and without hidden fees.
You have the right to talk to a real person when you call a customer service number.
You have a right to receive a copy of a contract in large, readable type.
You have a right to a phone number that will get you answers to any questions you have about your bill.

The more reputable companies in Texas oppose aggressive and misleading sales tactics. People who will take the time to discuss their options with customer service representatives, and who will take the time to read contracts and ask questions first before signing them, will avoid the unpleasant surprises that often blindside customers of other energy suppliers.

Most energy providers offer fixed and variable rates for electricity in Texas. Many also offer price protection plans for 6 and 12 month periods. Representatives for these companies compare it to paying on a fixed rate mortgage. Prices are locked in at the inception of the contract. If there are spikes in electrical generating costs, they are not passed on to the customer, but rather absorbed by the reseller.

Providers that sell electricity in TX are found in every major city and many mid-sized cities as well. Choose one in your area that has been around for a while. Look for a financially strong company with a solid financial history and good customer service report. Such a company can be counted on to deliver affordable prices, excellent customer service, and reliable energy service for many years to come.

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