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Julie Barnett - Galena Park, Texas
Julie Barnett was ready for a lower electric
bill, so she decided to look for a new electric provider.Her
switching process was "delightful, absolutely no hassles,
[the customer service] representatives were willing to listen
and inform you without being rushed."
"Texas-friendly" is how she described
the representatives who helped her. Her advice: "Try
it: no one should have to pay more just because it is called
a change. The choice is the customer’s. Research a little
or a lot, but take control of your money!"
MaryHelen Edgecomb - Fort Worth, Texas
MaryHelen Edgecomb wanted to be more environmentally-friendly.
She asked the electric providers where their electricity came
from and what their sources were. MaryHelen "was delighted"
to have the opportunity to choose an environmentally friendly
energy source. "It went smoothly; I experienced no double
bills or other ‘unanticipated’ expenses,"
said MaryHelen when describing her experience with switching.
Her message to Texans is: "Electric choice is more important
than price alone."
Thomas J. Fitzsimmons, SEI Metalforms
-Dallas, Texas
SEI Metalforms expects to save about $10,000-$12,000
a year as a result of switching providers in June 2002. Thomas
Fitzsimmons, president of SEI Metalforms, describes the process
as "smooth and uneventful."
"There is nothing to be afraid of, based
on our experience," said Thomas. His company had no problems
during the changeover, and he noted that SEI Metalforms "really
didn’t even notice anything, and did not have to think
about the process."
Lana Robinson - Duncanville, Texas
Lana Robinson wanted to try an electric provider
that used cleaner fuel sources such as wind or solar power.
After she switched, she didn’t notice any increase in
her bill. "The monthly amounts are comparable to the
previous amounts," she said. "Electric choice is
needed to prevent abuse of consumers," said Lana.
Jerry Von Tunglan - Corpus Christi, Texas
Jerry Von Tunglen estimates that his church
will save $13,000 a year by switching to an electric provider
that offers him a fixed rate per kilowatt hour rather than
being charged based on a demand factor. "Our demand factor
was high due to cooling the church on Sunday mornings for
services," Jerry said. The switch made for a more economical
monthly bill in his situation. His advice for others: "They
should check with three or more providers to determine service
and rates."
Diane L. Gilliland - Spring, Texas
Diane Gillard switched to a new electric provider
because she was concerned with protecting the environment.
Saving money, she added, "was not as important as the
environment."
"Very smooth, very accommodating,"
is how she described her switch. "All paperwork was completed
in a timely manner," she added. She advises other electric
shoppers to look at availability, convenience, service, and
the product.
Delisa Dillon - Houston, Texas
When Delisa Dillon decided to shop around for
a new electric provider, she wanted a company that was friendly
to both the environment and her pocketbook. "Electric
Choice gives the consumer the opportunity to choose what they
want," says Delisa.
Her message to fellow Texans: "We pay for
a service; we should have the right to choose the company
we prefer. Electric Choice gives you that right!"
Midland Community Theatre, Inc. - Midland,
Texas
Businesses and residential customers are not
the only ones enjoying the benefits of electric competition.
Community organizations throughout Texas, such as the Midland
Community Theatre, also find significant savings through the
power of electric choice. In an effort to lower the theatre’s
electric bill, the organization decided to switch electric
providers. The theatre now saves an estimated $8000 per year.
Members of the theatre want other Texans to know, "you
have a choice, and switching is painless."
Jim Kelly, Big Tex Trailers - Odessa,
Texas
Jim Kelly of Big Tex Trailers found a 15 percent
savings since his business signed up for a new electric provider.
He cited lower cost as the number one reason Big Tex Trailers
decided to make the switch.
Jim Kelly had no problems switching providers,
describing the process as "very smooth." Big Tex
Trailers wants fellow businesses and customers to know that
in Texas "there is a choice!"
Tommy Clark, AmeriPride Services - Odessa,
Texas
Cost issues lead Odessa’s AmeriPride Services
to switch retail electric providers. "In today’s
economy, all businesses have to control expenses," says
Tommy Clark of AmeriPride Services. Since switching providers
in August 2002, AmeriPride Services estimates a 15 percent
monthly savings.
Tommy describes AmeriPride’s switching
experience as "painless," and offers this advice
about Texas Electric Choice: "It is worth the chance
you take with change."
Greg Galvan, Carter’s Furniture
- Midland, Texas
The opportunity to purchase electricity at a
fixed rate with no hidden costs or surprises caught the attention
of Carter’s Furniture. According to Greg Galvan, Carter’s
Furniture sees monthly savings up to 25 percent.
After finding out how electricity is sold
and setting a game plan for their new service, the business
made the switch with confidence. Greg Galvan and Carter’s
Furniture offer this advice: "Check out all of the other
electric retailers in your area markets. It could save you
a substantial amount in electric costs."
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