A recent event within my home community here in North Houston has caused this Electricity Guy to pause and consider these questions: is the Blog acceptable and providing sufficient benefit to the audience it is reaching or should it be closed down?
Although the number of visitors to the blogsite is steadily growing, there has been no interaction in the way of comment postings by the viewers. I have been unable to gauge the value of my efforts. However, other consumer advocates and interested partners across the state have offered commendations and advised me to continue to march forward. Nevertheless, I am wavering.
My interest in this whole matter of electricity deregulation first arose in early ‘07 when I faced a need to either renew a service contract with my current provider or switch to another. The arduous chore I undertook to arrive at the right decision was eye opening and a real education.
The ills of the restructured market and harm going to residential customers became evident early on. I decided then and there to try to help my community, neighbors, friends and relatives any way possible.
First, the sub-division commercial accounts were moved away from Reliant and to an alternative provider for great savings. Later, I led an unsuccessful effort to create an opt-in residential aggregation project for my home community and those nearby. That endeavor was abandoned 1 December last year. This Blog is the current and final stage of my efforts.
The mission of this Blog is outlined in the preface on the homepage. Restated, it is to share my knowledge and hopefully provide good guidance to the homeowners of the state living in the deregulated areas and to help them lower their electricity bills.
The recent editorial in the Dallas Morning News, discussed in the posting to this Blog on 7 February, again highlighted the difficulty in selecting a new retail electricity provider and the confusion and frustration experienced by many consumers. The problem hasn’t gone away.
This total project has been my passion and personal crusade for over four years. I am willing to continue with much energy but want and need the support, encouragement and participation of you Blog viewers.
May I get your feedback on this posting. Post a comment…..please.
Although the number of visitors to the blogsite is steadily growing, there has been no interaction in the way of comment postings by the viewers. I have been unable to gauge the value of my efforts. However, other consumer advocates and interested partners across the state have offered commendations and advised me to continue to march forward. Nevertheless, I am wavering.
My interest in this whole matter of electricity deregulation first arose in early ‘07 when I faced a need to either renew a service contract with my current provider or switch to another. The arduous chore I undertook to arrive at the right decision was eye opening and a real education.
The ills of the restructured market and harm going to residential customers became evident early on. I decided then and there to try to help my community, neighbors, friends and relatives any way possible.
First, the sub-division commercial accounts were moved away from Reliant and to an alternative provider for great savings. Later, I led an unsuccessful effort to create an opt-in residential aggregation project for my home community and those nearby. That endeavor was abandoned 1 December last year. This Blog is the current and final stage of my efforts.
The mission of this Blog is outlined in the preface on the homepage. Restated, it is to share my knowledge and hopefully provide good guidance to the homeowners of the state living in the deregulated areas and to help them lower their electricity bills.
The recent editorial in the Dallas Morning News, discussed in the posting to this Blog on 7 February, again highlighted the difficulty in selecting a new retail electricity provider and the confusion and frustration experienced by many consumers. The problem hasn’t gone away.
This total project has been my passion and personal crusade for over four years. I am willing to continue with much energy but want and need the support, encouragement and participation of you Blog viewers.
May I get your feedback on this posting. Post a comment…..please.
1 comment:
i really like your blog. it is very informative and helpful. keep up the good work.
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