LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – It has been two years since Lubbock moved to a deregulated grid, giving customers the power to choose their own electricity provider and plan.<\/p>\n
Anna Delano, community relations manager for Reliant Energy, said renewal season is here for many customers.<\/p>\n
\u201cRight about now they\u2019re having to choose do I stay on this plan? What do I do? And so renewal season is here,\u201d Delano said. \u201cWhat you want to do is check with your current provider if you\u2019re happy. You can typically just give them a call or check online and renew with them. See if you want to stay on the same plan that they offer it or they might have new different plans, but the beauty of being in a competitive market now is you get to choose.\u201d<\/p>\n
Check your contract status<\/p>\n
Delano said no matter your provider, you should check if your contract has expired.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t renew, you\u2019ll default to a month-to-month plan, which could cost you more.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know this for every electricity company, but most likely you would see a higher rate right now because it is summer and we\u2019re using more,\u201d Delano said. \u201cAnd it\u2019s all based on supply and demand.\u201d<\/p>\n
Power in the customer\u2019s hands<\/p>\n
Delano said the power is in the customer\u2019s hands to choose their provider and plan.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would just say make sure that you\u2019re taking this opportunity. Deregulation was all about putting power in the hands of our customers,\u201d Delano said. \u201cGet online, give us a quick call, whoever your provider is, and find out and then do your research. Look at the different rates. Now more than ever, you have an opportunity to really find a plan that works with your lifestyle. Do a little bit of research and pick something that works for you.\u201d<\/p>\n