Q: I know I am paying too much for electricity, what can I do to lower my bills?
A: Nearly 40% of Texans are enjoying the benefits of deregulation from switching providers. Friends and family in your area could be saving 20% over other electric providers. Click here to see how much you can save.

Q: My summer bills are too high, what can I do to lower my cooling costs?
A: One of the best things you can do is adjust your thermostat. Did you know that setting your thermostat at 72 versus 78 degrees costs 50% more on the cooling portion of your electric bill? Adding weather-stripping around windows and doors will reduce air leaks, and running ceiling fans during the day will help limit the use of your air conditioner.
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Q: What can I do to reduce my energy usage?
A: Try to reduce energy waste throughout your home. Turn off lights and TVs when leaving a room, and power down your computer at night. Upgrade your traditional light bulbs to long-lasting and more efficient compact fluorescent bulbs. Add insulation to your attic and walls before things heat up. To find energy-saving products for your home, visit our Smart Shop.

Q: Do I have to worry about reliability?
A: Switching providers has no impact on service dependability since the local utility will continue to maintain and service the poles and wires in your area and respond to outages. The only thing that will change is your improved savings and customer service experience.

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