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Last Updated on May 4, 2022 by Mary Pressler

Protect Against Rising Electric Rates with a Long Term Plan

Texas has a reliable power grid from a technical standpoint, and major blackouts are very rare in the state. However, this reliability has a cost: electricity is priced by comparing supply and demand, and demand is highest when air conditioners run at full power on hot summer days.

This is why Texans must deal with “electricity price spikes” like those from August 2019, which could happen again in August 2020. However, you can avoid rate hikes by switching to a long term electricity plan with a fixed rate.

According to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), electric demand will continue to increase between 2020 and 2025, at a rate of over 1.5% each year. New power plants will be brought online to keep up with consumption, and energy efficiency programs can offset the electric load increase.

Consumption peaks will continue to happen in summer, so make sure you’re protected with a stable energy rate.

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Advantages of 24 Month Energy Plans

The Longer the Term, The Cheaper the Rate

When choosing a long term electricity plan, 24-month contracts tend to have a lower price than 12-month contracts. While serving customers with a fixed rate energy plan, Texas energy providers have more time to plan and achieve lower kWh prices.

In the summer, homes and businesses must use their air conditioners at full capacity to stay comfortable with the high temperatures. This increases electricity consumption, which tightens the margin between supply and demand, and kilowatt-hour prices become higher. However, a long-term fixed-rate electricity plan solves this issue, since the kWh price stays constant regardless of supply and demand.

Compare Before You Commit

Comparing rate plans is strongly recommended before signing an electricity contract. While these plans offer constant prices, they also have fees for early termination. Take your time and read the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) before making a final decision.

Good Credit Counts

Selecting a home energy plan with Quick Electricity is easy and online registration takes only 5 minutes. For longer term plans with cheap rates, you must have good credit or you will be asked to pay a security deposit that is fully refundable when your contract is up.

Less Hassle for the Long Run

The best thing about choosing a long term energy plan is not having to worry about your electric bill for the next two or three years. Home ownership is challenging enough. Give yourself a break!

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Texas Energy Rates are On the Rise

Eyeing ERCOT Long Term: Texas Electric Supply and Demand for 2021-2025

According to the Capacity, Demand and Reserves Report from ERCOT, the electrical demand and capacity will have the following behavior during the next five years:

Year	Demand (MW)	Supply (MW)	Reserve Margin
2021	76098	89250	17.3%
2022	77907	93219	19.7%
2023	79393	93648	18.0%
2024	80781	93603	15.9%
2025	81993	93563	14.1%

The outlook is favorable, since the reserve margin stays above the ERCOT target of 13.75%. However, electricity consumption and kilowatt-hour prices will continue to be higher during summer, affecting anyone without a fixed-rate plan.

This ERCOT projection also assumes that power plants are completed on time, and that energy efficiency programs achieve the expected results. In a less favorable scenario, the margin between supply and demand can become tighter, and electricity prices increase more.

Our Recommendations

There’s no doubt that Texas electricity prices are on the rise. That’s why we recommend a 24 month energy plan. Commit to a long term plan, and in exchange you will secure today’s kWh rate with no fluctuations for up to 2 years.

Switch to a Long Term Energy Plan Today

At Quick Electricity, we’re proud to offer the lowest long term rates in Texas. Our energy providers tout five star ratings with the Texas PUC and Better Business Bureau.

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