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  • @[email protected]
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    4811 months ago

    Not a Texan, but as I understand if a state connects to other states then there are federal regulations that need to be followed.

    • @[email protected]
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      11 months ago

      This is exactly it. Because ERCOT is fully contained within the state of Texas they don’t have to follow any of the federal rules that would cover interstate connections in the Federal Power Act. The state can fully manage it without outside influence, and they’ve chosen to fully deregulate the entire market. Because fuck you it makes money.

      • body_by_make
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        2011 months ago

        Yep, a friend of mine there says he calls up different suppliers every year to shop for that year’s current best price because they all regularly jack it up.

          • @TunaLobster
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            311 months ago

            Texas Power Guide is another option I’ve used. Power to choose is to be avoided.

            • Mbourgon everywhere
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              311 months ago

              Everyone games Power To Choose. I’ll keep TPG in mind in the future. Thanks!

        • @TunaLobster
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          411 months ago

          It’s a normal thing in Texas. Annual plan are typical. Longer and shorter term ones are available. Never pay month to month. It’s just like Internet plans.

          Texas Power Guide does a nice job of analyzing a lot of plans based on your location and usage.

          Do NOT use Power To Choose. The electricity retailers purchase positions on that site. There is usually bias in the plans its shows.

    • @ours
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      2011 months ago

      Ah, freedom*!

      • for some corporations to abuse the average Joe