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Post by Bob Liu on Mar 27, 2024 11:30:47 GMT -6
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Post by Bob Liu on Mar 27, 2024 12:56:34 GMT -6
Looking at last year's data, good rates weren't available from Frontier in late March(April) either. Holding off for now.
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Post by Bob Liu on Mar 28, 2024 2:25:10 GMT -6
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Post by Bob Liu on Mar 28, 2024 4:32:13 GMT -6
After briefly reviewing Payless Power’s ‘Prepaid’ information, I enrolled in their ‘Auto Pay’ service using my credit card. I find it to be its most convenient payment method.
Whenever my balance drops below $25, an automatic debit of $150 (the amount I selected) is made from my credit card to my Payless account. It’s all handled automatically, and I can simply forget about it if I choose to do so.
To be determined, if it’s indeed the case. : )
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Post by reaton on Mar 29, 2024 13:07:22 GMT -6
Hi Bob,
Is there anything in the EFLs that tells you what the delay start date can be or do you have to call?
-Ronnie
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Post by Bob Liu on Mar 29, 2024 13:37:42 GMT -6
Hi Ronnie, "delay start date"?
I'm not sure I follow. Can you clarify?
As far as I know, how far away from now the start date can be, is set by the provider individually. They don’t specify that in their EFL. We have to go to their enrollment website to find out for ourselves. Or call them.
This is how to find out:
ptc-weekly.boards.net/thread/72/days-months-ahead-allow-switch
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Post by Bob Liu on Mar 29, 2024 20:56:08 GMT -6
So far I’ve learned about Payless Prepaid:
A prepayment ($75) must be made to connect service. It’s not automatically done by Auto Pay. You must make a prepayment manually to establish a connection.
Each day, they debit the account for charges from 2 days prior. A text or email daily that will detail the consumption, balance, etc. You can disable the “Daily Balance Alerts”.
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Post by Bob Liu on Apr 10, 2024 17:43:15 GMT -6
As of today, Wednesday, 4/10/2024, Payless Power’s PTC 3 Month - Prepaid plan has raised its Energy Charge from 4.2 to 5.4 (¢/kWh).
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Post by reaton on Apr 13, 2024 11:37:48 GMT -6
I switched to Smart Energy's 3-month plan for 3.9 cents on April 3rd which will expire on July 3rd.
Last Monday, I signed up for Payless Power's 3-month plan for 4.2 cents, starting on July 3rd (delayed start), which will take me through the summer.
Currently, it seems like we have to play the 3-month game, and there are only a few companies left that offer that. However, when you opt for a 3-month "delayed start", it's like signing up for a 6-month plan, but with two different companies.
-Ronnie
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Post by Bob Liu on Apr 13, 2024 11:55:17 GMT -6
Ronnie, that’s a very good arrangement with good timing.
I consider ourselves lucky this time with Payless. It's the only good plan with a 3-month "delayed start" left. We’ll see about it next year. : )
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Post by Bob Liu on Apr 14, 2024 17:23:21 GMT -6
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Post by Bob Liu on Apr 19, 2024 20:57:35 GMT -6
I made a switch today, 4/19/2024. My current plan will expire on 5/21/2024. On that date, my new plan will be Revolution Energy’s “Stars and Stripes Flex” with 1 month variable rate.
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Post by jonathan on Apr 19, 2024 21:53:53 GMT -6
That puts your next switch at end of June, same as mine. I'll be watching for your next move.
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Post by Bob Liu on Apr 19, 2024 22:42:07 GMT -6
My Revolution Energy ends on 6/21/2024. My Payless Power starts on 6/26/2024. I have a 5-day gap to fill. Next week I should be able to start shopping for the next variable plan to fill that 5-day gap.
There are Infuse Energy, Southern Federal, Ranchero Power competing for the best variable plan, besides Revolution Energy (that I cannot renew). It should be an easy one.
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Post by Bob Liu on Apr 30, 2024 15:39:12 GMT -6
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Post by Bob Liu on May 1, 2024 12:19:24 GMT -6
Southern Federal didn’t accept my enrollment. The rep’s oral explanation was that I already have a pending switch to Revolution Energy on 5/21/2024, and they don’t allow that.
Ranchero Power is just another Southern Federal. Infuse Energy only allows a 30-day delay to start.
Now I’m in a bad situation. Lucky that it’s just a 5-day gap. I’ll wait and see.
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Post by jdub76 on May 3, 2024 9:55:49 GMT -6
Hi Bob, thanks for putting all of this info together. The only issue I had a question about was the fact that prices all vary based on zip code. I am 75023 and am unable to find any plan that has lower than 15 cents/kwh for average billing on a 1000kwh usage. I can't even find an energy charge lower than 10 cents/kwh. I tried looking at your EFL listings, tried going to those companies websites and entering in my zip, but I can't find anything close to what you are listing. Am I doing something wrong here or are your suggestions based off a specific zip code that might be cheaper?
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Post by Bob Liu on May 3, 2024 12:42:07 GMT -6
Hi jdub76,
* In the Oncor area (north Texas), we have the same rates.
* The “Rates” change. : )
* We’ve had big rates increase since a week ago.
What you see on Power-To-Choose IS what we have “right now”. : )
Welcome and feel free to ask.
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Post by Bob Liu on May 8, 2024 15:13:08 GMT -6
This is the background. I made some switch requests in this “abnormal” sequence:
1. My 1st switch to Payless will start on 6/26/2024.
2. My 2nd switch to Revolution will be from 5/21/2024 to 6/21/2024.
3. There’s a 5-day gap from 6/21/2024 to 6/26/2024.
No problem with the first two switches. Problem with the 5-day one. Southern Federal rejected my switch of that 5-day service. Then, I tried with NEC. It was accepted, only after some communication.
Here’s something I learned today:
* They know the switches I already made from the “system” (I think it’s ERCOT.)
* They know the start dates, but don’t know the end dates or the providers.
* To stay on their service for only 5 days is odd to them. Some accept it, some don’t.
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Post by Estela on May 23, 2024 6:50:34 GMT -6
Curious, on your suggestions, do I just read the latest post ? Or would prior post rates may still be effective ? I do need to switch
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Post by Bob Liu on May 23, 2024 13:06:28 GMT -6
Hi, Estela. All the “suggestions” begin with “As of…”. They’re good for “that moment”. Energy prices change.
Old "suggestions" are kept as "records". "Records" help to identify "patterns". Here's a common "pattern" - Rates are higher in summer and lower in spring. Therefore, we buy plans during the lower spring rates to initiate them during the pricier summer months.
This is just a simplified explanation. Members here were working hard this spring to secure the best rate plans as time progressed.
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Post by Estela on May 24, 2024 19:19:18 GMT -6
Thank you Bob.
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Post by Estela on May 24, 2024 19:38:24 GMT -6
it seems justenergydeals link for May 17th does not work. is this the same company as justenergy.com/ ? |
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Post by Bob Liu on May 24, 2024 21:38:02 GMT -6
Hi, Estela. The “suggestions” here do not point to the links of each provider. You need to go to the official website, Power To Choose, powertochoose.com to compare and select the providers.
And from “Power To Choose”, click on the “SIGN UP” button to go to each provider’s individual website. See attached “Just Energy” on “Power To Choose”.
(Click on to enlarge)
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Post by Bob Liu on May 24, 2024 21:39:50 GMT -6
For Just Energy’s plan “Sustainable Living Bundle - 12”, it’ll ask you to call to sign up. See attached “Just Energy” sign up web page.
(Click on to enlarge)
These three providers are basically the same: Just, Amigo, Tara. Wikipedia, “The Just Energy Group's portfolio includes Amigo Energy and Tara Energy, which both serve the Texas market;”
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Energy#Markets
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Post by TonyC on Jun 7, 2024 11:28:38 GMT -6
Hi Bob, I was looking at SmartEnergy today and found the EFL from your link. I don't see how to actually sign up for it on their website. Any thoughts?  Thanks, Tony |
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Post by Bob Liu on Jun 7, 2024 11:55:32 GMT -6
Hi Tony,
I did a little research on your question. Yes, what we see IS showing from THAT old link, with the current date of 06/07/2024 on its EFL.
This is what I found out. Smart Energy currently is NOT listing any plan on the Power-To-Choose website. Smart Energy’s own website is NOT showing any plan, in our area. (see attached)
What we see from that old link of Smart Energy could be automatically generated EFL, with current date.
Cheers,
Bob
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Post by TonyC on Jun 7, 2024 12:44:37 GMT -6
Ah ok thanks for checking. I was hoping for a 3 or 6 month plan starting now but the only one I see on PTC is Rhythm, and it doesn't start until Sept. 6th.
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Post by Bob Liu on Jun 7, 2024 14:01:08 GMT -6
You’re right. This is not a good time to switch. NEC’s month-to-month would be the go-to plan, if I had to switch right now.
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Post by TonyC on Jun 7, 2024 15:39:17 GMT -6
Ok I just switched to NEC and will keep an eye out the next few months. Appreciate the input.
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