2026 ERCOT Market Update: Rates expected to spike this summer

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Facility Challenges

The Hidden Cost of Keeping the Lights On in Texas Government & Municipal Facilities

Summer Cooling Spikes

In Texas's extreme heat, facility bills often jump 40-60% during summer as HVAC systems, lighting, and equipment in city halls, schools, libraries, and public works strain to maintain operations. Many older buildings lack efficient insulation or modern equipment, leading to wasteful energy use even during partial occupancy.

Peak Demand Charges

Unlike steady residential usage, government facilities face steep demand fees from simultaneous loads in offices, elevators, common areas, and HVAC. These charges can account for 30-50% of the bill, punishing instantaneous peaks — eroding budgets and public funds unnecessarily.

Tight Operating Budgets

High utility costs divert funds from critical priorities like maintenance, public safety, infrastructure, and community services. In ERCOT's volatile market, unpredictable bills make budgeting for fiscal performance and taxpayer accountability even harder.

Opportunity Cost to Public Funds

Every dollar overpaid on electricity means less for capex projects, debt reduction, or service enhancements. Many Texas governments unknowingly overpay 20-40% due to outdated contracts, missing out on deregulated market savings that could boost efficiency and public services.

These challenges aren't just line items—they hinder operational efficiency and taxpayer value. Our reverse auction empowers government officials and municipal managers to reclaim those funds for what matters most.
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Send us a single electric bill or just your ZIP + average kWh. Takes 60 seconds.

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Stats That Speak For Themselves

Why Texas Governments Choose Us in 2026

15-30%
Average Annual Savings

Real Texas municipal facilities are locking in rates 15-30% below retail, redirecting thousands to public services and infrastructure.

8.6¢
Texas Commercial Avg Rate

vs. national average of 14.1¢/kWh (35% lower thanks to ERCOT competition) — even better for high-usage public facilities.

24 hrs
Average Time to Results

Most facilities receive competing offers and switch within one business day, minimizing disruption to operations.

Real Texas Entities Saving Real Money

"Best decision for our city hall in 2025. Saved 14% on electricity. The team made switching seamless, allowing us to fund community upgrades and boost services."
Sarah J.
City Manager, Municipal Group
$6,750 saved last year
"Best decision we made in 2025. Saved 10% on our Fort Worth campus. The team made switching easy, allowing us to expand our food pantry ministry."
Pastor Tom
A local Baptist Church in Fort Worth
$6,200 saved annually
"Our church dropped from 7.9¢ to 6.1¢/kWh. This is truly an answered prayer to know that more of our tithes can go to missions vs. heating and cooling costs."
Pastor Danny
A local Temple Church
$40,250 saved over 48 months
Case-Studies

In-Depth Case Studies

Municipal Portfolio (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX)

Through a competitive energy auction, 10 providers vied for the portfolio's business, ultimately securing a new fixed rate of 7.2 cents/kWh —a drop from 9.4 cents/kWh —resulting in a 23.4% reduction in electricity costs. For their combined annual usage of approximately 1,800,000 kWh, this delivers roughly $32,000 in yearly savings, while the 48-month rate lock ensures budget stability and protection against future market spikes. These meaningful savings are now being reinvested directly into public amenities, infrastructure upgrades, and service enhancements.

Government Facility (Corpus Christi, TX)

When a municipal owner needed to optimize loads across a public complex, we handled the paperwork to consolidate meters and secured a commercial electricity rate —nearly 28% lower than their previous blended rate in Texas's deregulated market. This delivered tens of thousands in annual savings on utility costs, allowing the entity to redirect funds toward community incentives, maintenance, and increased efficiency.

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