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Category: Electric

Understanding Your Electric Bill

By David Cosseboom

Understanding your electric bill is key to managing your energy usage and costs effectively. Here’s a complete breakdown of what you need to know: Key Sections of Your Electric Bill Your electric bill may seem overwhelming at first, but breaking it down into key sections makes it easier to understand. Each part of your bill…

What Is a Renewable Energy Plan?

By David Cosseboom

Looking for a way to power your home while making a positive impact on the environment? Renewable energy electricity plans are a great option! These plans source electricity from clean, renewable sources like wind, solar, hydroelectric, or geothermal power instead of relying on fossil fuels. When you sign up for a renewable energy plan, your…

Is a Prepaid Electricity Plan Right for Me?

By David Cosseboom

Looking for a flexible and hassle-free way to manage your electricity? Prepaid electric plans might be just what you need! These plans are like the “pay-as-you-go” option for your energy needs—no contracts, no credit checks, and no surprise bills at the end of the month. Whether you’re a renter, someone with a tight budget, or…

How Do Time of Use Plans Work?

By David Cosseboom

If you’re looking to save on your electricity bill and make a positive impact on the environment, a Time-of-Use (TOU), Real Time Pricing, or Hour By Hour electric plan might be just what you need. Unlike traditional pricing, which charges a flat rate for electricity all day, TOU plans adjust your rate depending on when…

A Quick Guide to Choosing an Electric Provider

By David Cosseboom

Choosing an electric provider might not sound like the most exciting task, but it’s an important one! The right provider can save you money, offer reliable service, and even help you go green. Whether you’re moving to a new area or just looking to switch, this guide will walk you through everything you need to…

Understanding the Difference Between Fixed & Variable Rates

By David Cosseboom

As you are shopping for a new electric or natural gas provider you will notice that some plans have fixed rates, variable rates or even a combination of both. It’s important that you understand the difference and how this can impact your monthly utility bill before entering a contract. Also keep in mind many providers…

Using Solar Power to Charge Your Electric Vehicle

By David Cosseboom

So maybe you bought an electric vehicle (EV) because you care about the environment, but to really make an impact using solar power to charge your new EV is the way to go. Charging an EV will use somewhere between 4,000 and 7,000 kilowatthours (kWh) per year, depending on the vehicle. That’s a lot of…

Get Assistance Paying Your Utility Bills

By David Cosseboom

Utilities are essential to our lives, to keep us warm, to keep us safe, or just so we can cook our food and these services should be accessible to everyone. For those who struggle to pay their utility bills, low-income assistance programs and plans can help them keep these essential services powering their lives.   What…

Just Energy Plans & Pricing

By David Cosseboom

Just Energy is a Canadian based retail energy provider that was founded in 1997. The Just Energy Group includes the brands Just Energy, Hudson Energy, Commerce Energy, Tara Energy, Amigo Energy, Momentis and Hudson Energy Solar who offer electric and natural gas services in the United States, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan and just recently the United…

Stream Energy Plans & Pricing

By David Cosseboom

Stream Energy, a subsidiary of NRG, founded in 2004 and based in Dallas, TX is a retail energy company offering electric and natural gas service to both residential and commercial customers in nine states and Washington, D.C. Customers can choose between fixed rate, variable rate and renewable plan options. Stream Energy Coverage Map Stream Energy…