Consumer Education
Why Is My Electricity Bill Higher Than the Advertised Rate?
Your electricity bill rarely matches the advertised rate. Here's where the extra cents come from and how to compare plans at your actual usage level.
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Texas has a deregulated energy market, which sounds great but often leads to confusing plans and unexpected charges. Watt Owl was founded in Texas with a simple mission: to make the market transparent.
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