Estimating exactly how much your gas and electric bill will be is difficult because of several factors.

• Energy prices are volatile.

Gas and electric prices are similar to the stock market in that prices are constantly fluctuating. The cheapest company and plan today might be one of the most expensive tomorrow, so finding a consistent plan is important.

• Time of year

Certain times of year will cause energy prices to skyrocket. People often use more electricity during the summer months and gas during the winter months, and you can expect prices to go up and down accordingly.

• Extra costs

You also have to realize that you’re not paying just for electricity or gas on your monthly utility bills. You’re also paying a slight upcharge to compensate your REP for what they had to pay to purchase the gas and electric from a power generating company. Your REP also isn’t the company that manages the power lines, electric poles, and meters that bring electricity to your home. Therefore, part of your monthly bill goes towards compensating the TDU that delivers electricity to your home.

Whether you want a gas or electric plan or both, choosing the right ones is essential. While gas and electric plans are closely related and similar in structure, they’re not the same. They’re both forms of energy, but they’re different forms often offered by various companies. Ideally, you should have both a gas and an electricity plan, with electric powering your primary devices, lights, and outlets and gas powering the major appliances in your home.

The advantage of having gas to power your water heater, dryer, stove, and furnace is that it’s cheaper. Additionally, you’ll also be able to rely on gas energy to keep your furnace or fireplace running during the winter months if the power goes out. At the very least, it’s a good idea to have gas available as a backup source of heat in case of an emergency.

While gas and electric plans are different in cost and the service being provided, they offer the same types of plans. Fixed-rate, variable-rate, time-of-use plans, prepaid plans, and tiered-rate plans are all available for gas and electric.

While we can’t help you with gas plans yet, EnerGenie is your number one source for finding the best electricity plans in Texas. All we need is your zip code and for you to answer a few basic questions about your home’s size and energy usage, and we will take care of the rest. We use a series of smart algorithms and technology to filter through all the electricity plans in your area and find the best one to serve your needs.

We also take care of enrolling you into the plan, protecting it against price hikes, and re-enrollment when the time comes. We’ll also keep an eye on the market and sign you up for an even better plan if one comes along. We’re your one-stop-shop for all your electricity needs!