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David Cosseboom

David has been an integral part of some of the biggest utility sites on the internet, including InMyArea.com, HighSpeedInternet.com, BroadbandNow.com, and U.S. News. He brings over 15 years of experience writing about, compiling and analyzing utility data.

TXU Energy vs. TriEagle: Comparing Rates, Reviews, and Fees

By David Cosseboom

Understanding which Texas provider offers better value for your specific energy usage habits. If you live in a deregulated area of Texas, your mailbox is likely overflowing with offers from electricity companies promising the “lowest rates” or “free energy.” It can be overwhelming to sift through the marketing noise to find a plan that actually…

TXU Energy vs. Direct Energy Comparison: Rates, Plans, and Real Costs

By David Cosseboom

Analyzing the two biggest Texas electricity providers to see which one actually saves you money. Choosing an electricity plan in the deregulated Texas market is stressful enough without having to decipher the marketing fluff between the two biggest industry giants. You see the commercials and the billboards, but when you look at the Electricity Facts…

Tale of Two Winters: Nicor Gas Rates Jump 27% While Chicago Sees Relief

By David Cosseboom

For millions of Illinois residents, the arrival of February bills will bring a starkly different financial reality depending on which side of the city limit they live. In a significant market divergence, Nicor Gas, which serves 2.2 million customers across the suburbs and downstate, has raised its supply rate to 53.23 cents per therm for…