Electric Companies In Illinois And What They Are Learning From Texas
Electric Companies In Illinois And What They Are Learning From Texas
As Illinois goes through electricity deregulation; there is a lot the electric companies in Illinois can learn from the Texas electric companies. Texas energy providers have been through the deregulation process and are well established and know the ins and outs of meeting the needs of the public demand for cheaper utilities. They are well versed in providing cheaper electricity.
Although Illinois has been deregulated since March of 2008, there are still many things that the energy providers in Illinois can learn from the Texas energy providers. At the onset of deregulation in Texas, many small companies sprang up and tried to take a piece of the market, some were successful and some were not. This led to some consumers being afraid to switch to smaller unknown providers. They feared the company might not survive and they would loose their electricity service or automatically be switched to a more costly provider.
Some of the start up electricity providers in Texas succeeded in obtaining a substantial piece of the energy market. As they grew, they learned how to gain the confidence of the public and provide quality service at a greatly reduced price to the consumer.
One of the more successful types of electricity providers in Texas uses multi level marketing to achieve their success. Neighbors participate and sell energy to their neighbors and friends. They are able to earn additional income for their families as well as have the opportunity to receive their electricity at a greatly reduced cost or even for free. These Texas energy providers have expanded into other deregulated states as well with a great success rate. Electric companies in Illinois can learn a lot from these Texas electric companies.
With utilities often taking a big chunk of the typical family income, homeowners are constantly seeking for ways to lower their energy bills. When presented with the opportunity to receive very low prices or free energy, many homeowners become involved in this type of energy sales. There are also a growing number of commercial enterprises that receive their energy through this type of electric provider.