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Why are you guys not connected to the rest of the US in the first place?
Because we didn't want to follow federal regulations due to cost. Some of said regulations included winterizing measures. It was peak "leopards ate my face" material.
Because they ~~are so strong and independent~~ would rather funnel money into their own pockets than follow regulation to make sure people don't freeze to death in winter.
Not a Texan, but as I understand if a state connects to other states then there are federal regulations that need to be followed.
Ah, freedom*!
This is exactly it. Because ERCOT is fully contained within the state of Texas they don't have to follow any of the federal rules that would cover interstate connections in the Federal Power Act. The state can fully manage it without outside influence, and they've chosen to fully deregulate the entire market. Because fuck you it makes money.
Yep, a friend of mine there says he calls up different suppliers every year to shop for that year's current best price because they all regularly jack it up.
It's a normal thing in Texas. Annual plan are typical. Longer and shorter term ones are available. Never pay month to month. It's just like Internet plans.
Texas Power Guide does a nice job of analyzing a lot of plans based on your location and usage.
Do NOT use Power To Choose. The electricity retailers purchase positions on that site. There is usually bias in the plans its shows.
Tell him to look at EnergyOgre.
Texas Power Guide is another option I've used. Power to choose is to be avoided.
Everyone games Power To Choose. I’ll keep TPG in mind in the future. Thanks!