The PUC has a plan to raise Texas electricity rates. The plan is called the Performance Credit Mechanism (PCM) and it is specifically designed to transfer money from consumers to […]
Category: Natural Gas
How The Price of Natural Gas Drives Texas Electricity Rates
Natural gas plays a significant role in the Texas electricity market, affecting both the generation and pricing of electricity for consumers. Key Takeaways According to data from the Energy Information […]
What’s Cheaper, Gas or Electric Heat?
Gas heat and electric heat have been competitors for the prestigious first-place spot among energy sources for some time now. While electric heat is more commonly used, gas heat is […]
Exploring Long-Term Energy Trends in the United States
The 2021 Energy Information Administration (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook report offers a snapshot into current and long-term trends in American energy behaviors. The ongoing pandemic has undoubtedly skewed recent data, […]
Energy Rates This Holiday Season Should Be Similar to Last Year’s
With winter comes higher energy bills. Several factors contribute to this trend. Typically, from November to March, Americans perform a delicate dance between saving money and keeping pipes from freezing. […]
Substituting Natural Gas with Electricity (In Texas)?
There is no shortage of new technologies that tout themselves as the next big thing in energy and saving consumers money. But according to a paper by Pecan Street, replacing […]
Coal’s Importance To Texas Electricity Continues To Decline
The use of coal to generate electricity in Texas continues to slide. Just ten years ago, half of the electricity in Texas came from the burning of coal. Today, coal […]
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