Electricity 101
How do I lower my bills? How does Texas electricity work? How does a wind turbine spin? Welcome to Electricity 101.
Plan Types and Future Trends for the Texas Electricity Market
Learn how electricity prices in Texas are expected to change over time. Explore expert predictions and understand the key factors driving future energy costs.
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Renters' Guide to Lowering Energy Bills Without Renovations
Smart apartment energy tips that help renters cut electricity costs without upgrades. These simple changes save money and work in any rental.
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What Type of Electricity Plan Fits a Work-From-Home Lifestyle?
See which electricity plans work best for work-from-home lifestyles and how to choose one that fits your schedule and habits.
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TDU Increases Variable Delivery Charges as of September 1, 2025
As of September 1, 2025, all Transmission and Distribution Utilities (“TDUs”) that serve the Texas deregulated energy markets have increased their variable TDU delivery charges.
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Maximizing Smart Thermostat Efficiency with PowerShift
Pair your smart thermostat with Rhythm’s PowerShift time-of-use plan to save more on electricity. Learn how smart scheduling lowers bills without sacrificing comfort.
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Why Does Texas Have Its Own Power Grid?
Discover why Texas operates its own power grid, how ERCOT manages electricity, and what this means for pricing, reliability, and your energy choices with Rhythm Energy.
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What Uses the Most Electricity in Your Home and How to Take Control
Discover the biggest electricity users in your home, and learn smart ways to cut costs. Rhythm Energy can help you save!
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Electricity Contracts: How to Choose the Right Plan in Texas
Understanding key documents, comparing providers, and knowing when to switch ensures you avoid unexpected costs and enjoy consistent service.
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Best Time to Renew Electricity Contract in Texas: A Seasonal Guide to Cheaper Rates
We’ll show you how to strategically pick the best time of year to renew or sign a new electricity contract to keep your costs low.
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Energy Storage in Texas: Toward a Sustainable Future
Discover how Texas is expanding its energy storage capacity to 1 GW and what this means for grid stability.
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Short-Term Electricity Plans for Texas
Weigh the benefits and risks of short-term electricity plans in Texas. Find out if this flexible option fits your needs and how to secure the best rates.
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Power to Choose in Texas: How to Shop Smart for Your Electricity Plan
Discover how to compare electricity plans on Power to Choose. Our guide helps you avoid hidden fees and choose a plan that fits your lifestyle.
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Switching Electricity Providers in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide
Switch electricity providers in Texas with confidence. Follow our step-by-step guide to find the best plan and avoid common pitfalls.
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Managing Texas Energy Prices with ERCOT: A Guide for Homeowners
Learn how to interpret ERCOT usage graphs and data. Discover how weather impacts the grid and how you can manage your energy usage during peak times.
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Texas: A Leader in Both Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy
Explore the full spectrum of energy resources in Texas. Get insights into the state’s energy production, consumption trends, and the role of renewable energy.
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How Much is Electricity in Texas?
Find out how much electricity costs in Texas. Compare rates by region, understand what affects your bill, and save money with these tips.
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Variable Electricity Plans in Texas: How Do They Work?
Learn how variable rate electricity plans work, their benefits and risks, and tips for managing your usage to save on your energy bill.
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Time of Use Energy Plans: How to Match Usage to Lower Rates
Learn how time of use energy plans work in Texas. Discover peak vs. off-peak times, strategies for saving, and how to maximize your savings.
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Fixed-Rate Electricity Plans in Texas for Predictable Bills
Discover how fixed-rate electricity plans can provide financial stability. Compare the best plans in Texas and start saving today.
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Everything You Need to Know About Texas Energy Choice
Learn about energy choice in the deregulated Texas energy market. Find out how to choose the right energy plan for your home and monthly electric bill.
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My Experience When Moving from California to Texas: 12 Things I Wish I Knew
If you're thinking about moving from California to Texas, in our blog you'll find valuable insights that can help you make the final decision.
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Breaking Down the States that Have a Deregulated Energy Market (2024)
Find out which states have deregulated energy markets in 2024. Learn about the benefits and challenges of deregulation, and how to choose the best energy provider in each state.
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Average kWh Usage in Texas: Estimating Your Home's Usage
Curious about your electricity usage? Find out the average kWh usage in Texas and how your usage compares.
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9 Types of Severe Weather to Expect in Texas
Learn about the types of severe weather to expect in Texas during each season, and how to prepare in case of a major storm.
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Texas Smart Meters: How Do They Work and What Are The Benefits?
Learn more about Smart Meters, electronic devices that monitor your TX energy usage and send real-time data, and how they can help lower your electric bill.
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Texas Power Guide: A Handbook for New Residents
Looking for reliable coverage and the best energy rates in Texas? Our Texas Power Guide helps you understand and choose the right options for your needs.
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The Average Electric Bill in Texas Might Surprise You
On average, Texas residents pay about $179 each month for electricity. But how does that vary by city and energy provider? Find out if you're overpaying.
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Compare Texas Electric Companies to Find Your Best Match
It's always important to do your homework on your electricity provider. Compare pricing, renewable options, and reliability to pick the best option for you.
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How the Texas Power Grid Works (and How it Impacts Texas Residents)
Learn about the Texas power grid’s management and stability, and discover how to ensure reliable energy amidst challenges.
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TDU Delivery Charges Explained
Learn about transmission and distribution service provider delivery charges and how they impact your bill, as well as ways to reduce them.
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The Quintessential Moving to Texas Checklist: A Step-by-Step Guide
From legal documents to lifestyle tips, this printable guide is the ultimate resource for new Texas residents. Click to download and start your moving journey.
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Renewable Energy for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Started in 2024
Renewable energy comes from natural sources that replenish faster than they're used. Sunlight and wind, for instance, are always available. And Texans are aware of that.
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Estimating Impact of ERCOT's Value of Lost Load Modifications on Scarcity Pricing
At Rhythm Energy, we stand at the forefront of the energy transition with unwavering enthusiasm and commitment. It's essential to navigate this journey with a clear understanding of the current market dynamics.
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Smart Meter Texas Instructions
Smart meters give a total electricity consumption reading every month, which is used by your retail electricity provider to calculate your electric bill, based on the rate associated with your plan.
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Why use Power to Choose?
Power to Choose (powertochoose.org) allows you to pick the best electricity plan in Texas for your specific needs. You can shop around and choose your energy plan, based on price, term length, energy source, and much more.
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ERCOT's Pricing Puzzle: Understanding Summer 2023's Wholesale Electricity Dynamics
At Rhythm Energy, we stand at the forefront of the energy transition with unwavering enthusiasm and commitment. It's essential to navigate this journey with a clear understanding of the current market dynamics.
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What are the Benefits of Time of Use Electricity Plans?
While cost savings are indeed a significant advantage of time of use (TOU) electricity plans, there are several other benefits worth exploring. Let's take a deeper look at our blog on the subject.
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Moving to Dallas, Texas: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Are you moving to Dallas, Texas? Our blog covers the city's vibrant cultural scene, affordable living costs, and energy market.
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10 Must-know tips when moving to Texas
Looking for tips before moving to Texas? Discover essential insights and advice to make your transition smooth by learning about Texas' distinct characteristics.
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5 Ways to Prepare for Summer Heat with Time of Use
Time of Use (TOU) enables you to prepare for the summer heat by scheduling energy usage during off-peak hours when electricity rates are lower. This will help you optimize cooling, reduce costs, and manage your electricity consumption.
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What is a Time of Use Rate? A Detailed Overview
Time of use (TOU) rate is an electric rate calculated based on the period of the day when you use the electrical energy.
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Navigating the Electricity Market: What You Need to Know When Choosing the Best Energy Provider in Texas
Explore the Texas electricity market and discover how to choose the best energy provider for your needs.
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Will I get an electric bill with solar panels?
As home solar panels have become more popular, a frequently asked question is will I get an electric bill?
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How Much Are Solar Panels for a House?
Several factors influence the cost of solar panels, including installation and monthly bills. Learning more about solar panel costs will help you make an informed decision before converting to solar power.
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What Are the Disadvantages of Solar Energy?
When you're considering going solar, you must acknowledge the disadvantages to have all of the essential information to make an informed decision.
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How Does Solar Energy Work?
Learn how solar energy works and the benefits of investing in solar for your home.
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How Much Power Does A Solar Panel Produce - The Final Guide (2023)
Most residential solar panels in 2023 generate 250 and 400 watts of power, but the real electricity you’ll get depends on various factors, including efficiency, solar panel types, and weather conditions.
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How to Install Solar Panels in Texas
Before you commit to going solar, knowing how to install solar panels can help you fully understand the process. Check out our guide to learn more about installing solar panels in Texas.
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How to Calculate Solar Energy Savings
When you're considering if the solar system size you'll need will be worthwhile, it will benefit you to learn more about the costs and savings related to solar energy.
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Why Go Solar?
Over the last several decades, homeowners, business owners, and organizations have discovered the numerous benefits of solar power. Learn why you should go solar today.
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What Is Solar Economics?
Going solar is a big decision that homes and business owners face. It's a significant investment, but the economic return can be huge.
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What Are Solar Incentives?
Are you wondering what solar incentives are? Read our blog to learn more about incentives for installing a solar energy system and how your project may qualify.
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All About Solar Financing
As a homeowner, you've probably heard the buzz about solar panels and renewable energy. Learn all about solar financing and how to get started!
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How to Prepare Solar Panels for Winter
As winter weather makes it way to your home, you may be wondering how to prepare your solar panels for winter. In this article, we're going to cover just that.
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What is Power to Choose?
PowertoChoose.org is the official website for the Public Utility Commission of Texas, also known as PUCT. It is a helpful tool that was created to assist Texans when shopping for electricity providers.
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What Are the Benefits of Renewable Energy?
Learn about the many benefits of renewable energy & how it helps the earth & your wallet.
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Why Is Energy Storage So Important?
Learn why energy storage is so important to the grid and how it helps consumers.
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Why Higher Prices for Renewable Energy Certificates Are Good
Learn why higher REC prices are a good thing for the future of renewables.
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What are the Advantages of Solar Energy?
Learn about the advantages of solar energy and how a renewable energy plan can save you money.
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Electricity Deregulation in Texas
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the success of deregulated energy. Learn about electricity deregulation in Texas and its benefits.
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What is a Renewable Energy Certificate?
Learn about Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), how they work and who benefits from them.
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How to Prepare for a Hurricane (or Tropical Storm)
Learn how to prepare for a hurricane or tropical storm (what to do before, during and after).
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Why You Should Renew Your Electricity Contract
Learn why you should renew your electricity contract and how renewable energy providers like Rhythm can help you save money on your electricity bill.
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Where Does Texas Get Its Electricity?
Learn where Texas gets its electricity and why it has its own power grid. Rhythm offers renewable energy plans in Texas backed by unmatched local support.
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How to Find the Best Electric Company in Dallas for You
Learn how to find the best electric company in Dallas for you with our helpful 5-Step Guide.
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How to Switch Electricity Providers in Houston
Find out how to switch electricity providers in Houston, Texas.
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How to Prepare for a Power Outage in Texas
Learn how to prepare for a power outage in Texas (before, during & after).
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What Is an ESI ID Number (and How to Find It)?
Discover what an ESI ID is and understand its role in electricity services. From finding your ID to understanding its impact on pricing and provider choices, we cover it all.
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How to Calculate Your True Energy Rate
Learn how to calculate your true energy rate so you can find the best electricity plan for you.
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What Is a Base Charge for Electricity?
Find out what the Base Charge is on your electricity bill & how big energy can trick you into paying more.
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What Is the Minimum Usage Fee on My Electric Bill?
Learn about Minimum Usage Fees and how to avoid them. At Rhythm, we don't charge unnecessary fees with our Texas renewable energy plans.
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What is Demand Response?
Learn about demand response and how it can save you money on your energy bill and help the Texas grid.
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What Is Nuclear Energy?
Learn about nuclear energy, how it works and whether it's the right energy source for your home.
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What are Tiered Rate Energy Plans?
Learn about tiered rate energy plans & what to watch out for.
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How to Read an Electricity Facts Label (EFL)
Learn how to read an Electricity Facts Label (EFL) to get the most out of your energy plan.
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What is a Solar Buyback?
Learn what solar buyback is and how it can help you save money on your energy bill.
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