Understanding what is new in the Texas electricity market as a direct result of deregulation and the introduction of competition can be a daunting task Granted, not all Texans live in areas of the state where choosing an electricity provider is an option, but regardless, understanding the working pieces that drive Texas electricity will make all of us more informed energy consumers

TDSP stands for Transmission/Distribution Service Provider That probably doesn’t mean all that much to the average Texan, although I’d wager it’s only the term that is unfamiliar, and not actually the companies themselves

How it Works: Windows & Water To see how the credit works, let's look at an example of a modest starter home: a single-story 3-bedroom 1750 sq foot home built in 2008 on the Gulf Coast

The US Government's Energy Star Program reports that the typical American household spends approximately $1,300 per year on home energy bills Anyone feeling the pinch of a tight economy knows they can save money from their home energy costs just by caulking and sealing drafts (air sealing), switching from incandescent lights to compact fluorescents, or even putting an insulating jacket on their water heater

Since deregulation began within the state of Texas at the turn of the millennium, Texans have learned as much or more about how electricity works than people in any other place in the world Some of the lessons learned were great for the foundation of understanding how the market would affect customers in principle