How ERCOT Prices Actually Get Set: The 5-Minute Auction That Runs Texas
Real-time, day-ahead, and ancillary services — what each price means and why your bill looks the way it does.
Most business owners look at their...
The Grid That Runs Texas: A Plain-Language Look at ERCOT
We pay our electric bills every month — but most of us have only a foggy idea of where that power comes from, who...
A More Thoughtful Way for Texans to Approach Electricity Decisions
Electricity doesn’t need to be a constant concern. But it does benefit from thoughtful attention — and the payoff for that attention is real.
Over...
Why Electricity Works Differently for Homes and Businesses in Texas
Electricity advice often sounds universal — but it isn’t. The rules for homes and businesses are different in ways that matter for your bottom...
Understanding Fixed, Variable, and Indexed Electricity Plans in Texas
Electricity plans are often described with confusing terminology.
At their core, they represent different ways of managing risk.
How the Plans Differ
Fixed plans emphasize stability
Variable plans...