There are different ways to lower your electricity bill. It just depends on how uncomfortable you’re willing to get. Here are some tips from Energy Ogre.
DALLAS — Summer has officially started, and it came with an excessive heat warning in North Texas. Don’t be surprised if your electricity bill for June is much higher than months prior.
“It’s hot during the day. It’s hot at night,” said David Kinchen, chief operating officer at Energy Ogre. His company is a concierge broker that helps Texans shop for energy companies based on pricing. They act as an agent for customers’ electricity needs.
“I want people to start bracing themselves for the higher bills,” said Kinchen. He said bills could double.
Kinchen said it’s possible to lower your power bill during a heat wave, but it depends on how much discomfort you’re willing to have.
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Another suggestion from Kinchen is to shop around for a better electricity plan. Most Texans have the power to choose their provider.
If you signed a new contract around last summer, prices have dropped significantly. He said it is worth it to take a look.
Even if you are under a contract with one company, see if the cost with a new company will outweigh the early termination fee.