{"id":480,"date":"2018-03-14T21:35:39","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T21:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=480"},"modified":"2018-10-21T19:40:48","modified_gmt":"2018-10-21T19:40:48","slug":"much-electricity-really-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/en\/much-electricity-really-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Your Electricity REALLY Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you pay the advertised rate for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powermepronto.com\/\">electricity<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Do you even remember the rate you were promised?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powermepronto.com\/\">Electric companies<\/a> know consumers like you forget these things. And many Texas REPs have figured out how to slip additional fees right underneath your nose without you even knowing it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They promise you a certain rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But you have to add in all your other costs and fees to calculate your true rate.<\/p>\n<p>Electric companies understand you don\u2019t always know what you\u2019re signing up for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees Typical Electric Bills Include<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you compare electricity rates, you have to check and see which of the following additional expenses you pay. Every REP can be different. So you\u2019ll have to investigate them to learn further.<\/p>\n<p>And make sure you get whatever they say in writing. Some companies go as far as playing verbal games and saying things like,\u201dOh yeah. That other rep you talked to misspoke. The charge is actually\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2026When they know full well they didn\u2019t tell you about all the fees.<\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t tell you what\u2019s happening in your situation. But things like this absolutely do happen.<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, you may pay fees for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connecting\/disconnecting your electricity<\/li>\n<li>Simply having your electricity delivered<\/li>\n<li>Dropping below a certain minimum usage<\/li>\n<li>Using a certain payment method (like paying through customer service)<\/li>\n<li>Simply using telephone customer service (ever heard of a company of any kind doing that?)<\/li>\n<li>Not using autopay<\/li>\n<li>Requesting paper statements<\/li>\n<li>Using renewable energy sources<\/li>\n<li>Peak and off-peak usage (based on the time of day you use electricity)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, what initially could look like a steal in terms of electricity rates could actually end up being a nightmare.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So What Rate Do You Actually Pay? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can simply look at those costs above and then keep them in mind in addition to the current kilowatt-hour rate you pay.<\/p>\n<p>That probably gives you enough of a ballpark to understand which rate you see really is cheaper.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a precise calculation, you\u2019ll have to create a spreadsheet with these items. Then, use a 3-month average of the kWh you used at a similar time last year. Average this year\u2019s same 3 months with those of last year\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t just use the previous months to compare rates because your usage can vary greatly by season and year.<\/p>\n<p>Add up all the additional fees you can find. Divide those by the 3-month average of your kWh you found for both this year and last.<\/p>\n<p>Now, you have a total kWh-rate you can use to compare across companies so you know exactly what you have to pay overall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does Calculating Your Electric Rates Really Need to Be This Painful? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Well, it does if you\u2019re shopping across various REPs.<\/p>\n<p>Being a consumer today isn\u2019t easy.<\/p>\n<p>\u2026Or you could take a look at Pronto Power. We offer the lowest rates in Texas and the highest standards of service. Plus, you don\u2019t have to sign a contract.<\/p>\n<p>That protects you from all the risk.<\/p>\n<p>Just call <span class=\"affiliatecode\">844.621.2852<\/span> today and ask your\u00a0agent about the true\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.powermepronto.com\/\">low-cost plan for no deposit\u00a0electricity<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you pay the advertised rate for electricity? Do you even remember the rate you were promised? Electric companies know consumers like you forget these things. And many Texas REPs have figured out how to slip additional fees right underneath your nose without you even knowing it. They promise you a certain rate. 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