Energy Ogre Learning Center
Texas Electricity Learning Center
Texans have the power to choose their electricity plan, so a good understanding of the market is important. That’s especially true because many Texans think they’re getting great contracts, but they are actually paying way more than they should!
Take a look at our collection of articles, videos, guides, and more to learn about the Texas electricity market. Our mission is to educate and inform Texans while making sure they make the right decisions when shopping for the best Texas electricity rates.
Guides & Checklists
- Texas Electricity 101 Guide
- Charging Your Electric Vehicle: Tips & Tricks
- Solar Panels Pros & Cons
- Moving to Texas Checklist
- Can Energy Ogre Service My Address?
- Energy-Efficient Building Guide for New Homes
Blog
We’ve written nearly 150 blogs on a range of topics: best rates in your city, energy-saving tips, expert opinions on the Texas electricity market, etc. Below, we’ve picked six of our most popular blogs. To view our entire collection, click the “Blog” button.
FAQ
How much does Energy Ogre cost?
Energy Ogre is a membership service that collects a small monthly fee. The membership fee for Energy Ogre is separate from your electricity bill and is drafted automatically from the card you placed on file.
Can't I select an electricity rate on my own? Why do I need Energy Ogre?
Sure, if you live in a deregulated area, you can choose your own electricity plan. You can also change your own oil, but do you really want to do that? Shopping for electricity is complicated.
Most plans have hidden fees and variable rate structures that make the actual cost difficult to calculate and usually much higher than the advertised rate. We read the fine print, find all of the fees, and do all of the math for you. Additionally, we have access to custom, below-market rates only available to our members. Energy Ogre ensures you are always in the right plan while saving you both time and money.
Can you guarantee I'll save money?
Energy Ogre saves you time and money, however it may not always happen simultaneously in some cases. We can guarantee that the rate plan we'll put you in will have been the best rate available during the time of selection, with no hidden fees or surprises.
Do the savings cover the cost of the Energy Ogre membership fees?
On average, our members see up to 40% savings with their initial switch, which is most often more than the membership fee. Your exact savings will depend on the terms of your current plan. Going forward, we can guarantee that you will always be in the lowest rate available for your usage, so you'll never be overpaying for your electricity. And we'll be managing all aspects of your account for you, as well. We believe that is definitely worth the cost of membership.
What is Energy Ogre?
Energy Ogre is an electricity management company that takes care of all your energy needs. With our proprietary systems, we manage all aspects of the contract process and consistently monitor the market to ensure our members are always in the best plan for their home. We get custom plans for our members based on their unique usage profile whenever possible, which means our members have access to below-market pricing that is only available to Energy Ogre. Basically, we save you time and hassle while reducing your electricity cost as much as possible.
Important Texas Electricity Terms
Competitive Energy Market: Also known as a “deregulated market”, where homeowners can choose their own electricity company. Deregulated Cities in Texas
EFL (Electricity Facts Label): A document that outlines all the specific details of a Texas electricity plan, including the price, contract length, and fees.
ETF (Early Termination Fee): A charge levied when a party wants to break the term of an electricity contract. What's an Early Termination Fee (ETF)?
Fiduciary: A person or organization that makes decisions on behalf of another party acting in the client’s best interests.
Fixed Rate: The price you pay per kilowatt-hour (kWh) stays the same throughout your contract. How to Choose Between Types of Electricity Plans in Texas
kWh (Kilowatt Hour): A unit of electricity that REPs use to measure the amount of energy a household uses in a monthly billing cycle. Texas Energy Rates: What is a Kilowatt-Hour (kWh)?
REP (Retail Electricity Provider): A company that sells electric energy to retail customers in the areas of Texas where the sale of electricity is open to retail competition.
TDSP (Transmission Distribution Service Provider): TDSPs own/operate the equipment/facilities to transmit and/or distribute electricity in Texas.