What is a Reverse Auction for Energy Procurement?
Do you own or work for a medium to large business and need to lock in a new electric rate to bring down the energy bills? You may have heard…
The Hidden Costs of Electricity Rates
It happens all the time. You’re browsing online for energy plans and spot a low electric rate on top of the page and quickly sign up for it thinking you…
Emergency Supplies to Have During a Power Outage
It can be easy to forget how much we depend on electricity for everyday life. Experiencing a power outage can quickly make you realize how much our standard of living…
Rotating Power Outages Continue Through Texas Freeze
All 254 Texas counties declared a winter storm warning as a cold arctic blast made its way down impacting the entire state of Texas. This rare occurrence has set a…
United Illuminating Rates for 2021
United Illuminating rates change twice per year. As required by Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), United Illuminating is responsible for providing supply services to those who do not switch…
Eversource Eastern MA Rates to Increase 20%
Starting January 1, 2021, Eversource Eastern MA rates will increase for residential customers from 9.877 cents per kWh to 11.882 cents per kWh. This will be an increase of 20%.…
Eversource CT to Increase Default Rate 14%
Connecticut residents living in the Eversource (CLP) service area can expect the basic generation service (BGS) charge for residential rates to increase 14% starting January 1, 2021. If you haven’t…
The Benefits of Energy Aggregation
Energy aggregation is the practice of combining multiple meters and shopping them out to energy suppliers as one entity. The idea behind energy aggregation is that by adding the usage…
Understanding the Electricity Facts Label
If you just moved to Texas, then you’ll be happy to know Texans have more Retail Energy Providers (REPs) to choose from than any other state. However, understanding Texas’s electricity…
NRG Energy Acquires Direct Energy in $3.625 Billion Deal
NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) will acquire Direct Energy, a North American subsidiary of U.K. based Centrica PLC (OTC: CPYYF) in a 3.625 billion-dollar deal that is expected to close by…