Dear Kenzie,

You are very lucky to live in a place that provides options. Texas maybe deregulated, but not all communities have power options. My neighborhood only has one service provider and its the infamous PEC (Pedernales Electric Co-Op). They are the ones paying the folks that sit on the board over $200K for part-time jobs with full paid benefits. So of course those costs are trickled down to the consumers. Consider your self LUCKY!!!

Kenzie - I respect your choice of Electric.  We are in a smaller market where there is only one provider for electric and natural gas. 

I have certainly been there, this is actually the first time that I have had a choice of providers - usually it was just one company that serviced that area - high prices or not!

Electricity is only one small piece of the puzzle however, I would like to hear about anything that fellow Agents are doing, whether it be recycling, carpooling, planting veggie gardens etc....

Kenzie, we don't have any options with regards to utilities in Louisville.  I've done a lot of little things to my home such as replace all the lights with CFLS, seal the HVAC, insulate water pipes, etc.  Most don't take very long, but do make a difference in the utility bills.

Good for you! I admire your resolve to make the world a better place!

Have a great week!