Yes, we will tell you if it’s best to stay in your current contract. Energy Ogre was established to help Texans, not trick them.

If you input your details into the calculator and we calculate that your existing plan is better than anything we can find at the moment, we will advise you to stay in that plan.

A high electricity bill can result from many different factors, including increased energy usage, a gimmicky electricity plan, or weather changes. In Texas, electricity rates fluctuate daily, and if you're not in a competitive plan, you could be paying way more than necessary.

Appliances, HVAC systems, and electronics that consume high amounts of energy can also contribute to higher bills. Additionally, your home’s energy efficiency—such as poor insulation or old windows—can increase energy usage.

To lower your electricity costs, it's important to regularly review your electricity plan and usage. Energy Ogre can help by analyzing your energy consumption and finding the best electricity plan available for your needs, ensuring you’re not overpaying.

Read our blog “Why Is My Electric Bill So High? 5 Things Texans Need To Look Out For.” for more information.

Energy Ogre is a subscription service that helps Texans find the best electricity plans tailored to their needs. Power To Choose is a state-run website that provides a list of available plans but requires Texans to navigate the options themselves.

The key differences between the two companies are:

• User Experience: Energy Ogre helps consumers find and manage the best electricity plans with personalized recommendations and ongoing monitoring. In contrast, Power To Choose is a Texas website that allows users to compare electricity providers and plans on their own.

• Plan Selection: Energy Ogre analyzes user consumption patterns and SMT meter data to recommend the best plans, whereas Power To Choose presents without considering your real-time electricity consumption.

• Cost: Energy Ogre charges a fee but can save users money by optimizing their plans, whereas Power To Choose is free but may lead to less favorable outcomes.

Overall, Energy Ogre provides a more tailored and user-friendly experience, while Power To Choose serves as a resource for those willing to do the legwork.

Read our blog “Energy Ogre vs Power to Choose - What's the Difference?” for more information.

Energy Ogre does more than just help you compare electric companies in Texas; we manage every aspect of your electricity service. We charge a membership fee because we work for you, not the electricity providers.

This allows us to focus on securing the best plan based on your needs, saving you both time and money. Here’s how we add value:

• We actively monitor the market to keep you in the best plan available, using tools like our energy savings calculator.

• We secure custom, below-market offers whenever possible.

• We handle your electric provider by address and all account-related procedures.

• We manage your renewals so you remain in plans competitive with the market

• We provide accurate usage estimates through our "Ogrecast" program to help you budget.

Is it worth it? We think so! Read our blog “Why Pay Energy Ogre $10 a Month?” for more information.

Energy Ogre is a membership service with a $120 yearly subscription fee. You can choose to pay either annually or monthly at $10/month.

This fee is separate from your electricity bill and is automatically drafted from the card you place on file. With our service, you won’t have to spend time shopping for a plan or trying to compare electricity rates in Texas—we do all that for you.

Energy Ogre saves you time and money, though sometimes the savings may be more significant at certain times. We guarantee that the plan we place you in will be the best available at that moment, with no hidden fees or surprises.

Instead of spending time trying to compare electricity providers yourself, our free savings calculator helps ensure you never overpay for electricity.

See our blog Energy Ogre's Free Savings Calculator Ensures Texans Never Overpay for more information.

Electricity delivery charges are used to service and maintain your area’s electricity infrastructure. These charges pay for infrastructure hardware, installation, and repairs to the poles and wires that deliver electricity to your house.

These delivery charges are collected by Transmission and Distribution Service Providers (TDSPs). Some people also refer to these entities as Transmission and Distribution Utilities (TDUs).

Visit our blog TDU Delivery Charges: Current Rates & Recent Changes for more information about current delivery charges based on your TDSP/TDU.