Texas electricity, explained in plain English
How the deregulated market works, what every line on a facts label means, how delivery charges work, and how to get the lights on at a new address. These consumer-first guides use plain language and explain the details that affect your bill.
Start with the essentials
The guides most readers need first: the market, the fine print, and your bill.
How the deregulated market works
Who generates, delivers, and sells your power, and where your choice of provider comes in.
Read the guideWhich parts of Texas are deregulated
Where you can choose your provider, the exceptions, and how to check your address.
Read the guideTDU delivery charges explained
The regulated part of your bill: current rates for every utility and why delivery charges do not vary by provider.
Read the guideHow to read an Electricity Facts Label
A plain-English walkthrough of every line on the EFL.
Read the guideHow to switch electricity providers
What happens to your service, timing, documents, and account when you switch providers.
Read the guideMoving? Get the lights on
Step-by-step guides to setting up electricity at a new Texas address, both statewide and for your city. Renting? Start with how electricity works in an apartment.
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