Electricity 101

How to Customize Your Electricity Plans With Solar, EV, and Smart Thermostats

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Gexa Energy
April 26, 2023
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Gexa Energy
Publication Date:
March 8, 2024
Last updated:
April 10, 2024

Customization is key to maximizing the benefits of your electricity plans, helping you potentially save on your energy costs. This guide will walk you through the steps to customize your solar energy plans, EV charging electricity plans, and smart thermostat solutions. 

Gexa Energy, a leading retail electricity provider in Texas, not only offers 100% green residential plans but also provides innovative solutions to optimize electricity usage.

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Solar Power Potential In Texas: Harnessing Sunshine for a Sustainable Future

Texans are exceptionally fortunate to reside in a state with some of the best solar power potential in the entire country. Embracing solar energy is not just an environmental choice; it can be a practical and advantageous decision. By delving into some of the best energy plans for solar, you open the door to a myriad of benefits that extend beyond simply harnessing the abundant sunshine.

One notable advantage is the integration of backup batteries, allowing you to store excess electricity generated during the day for later use, be it at night or during unexpected emergencies. This ensures a consistent power supply, providing peace of mind and independence from the grid when you need it most.

Additionally, Texans can take advantage of statewide property tax benefits, federal incentives, and local programs specifically designed to alleviate the financial burden associated with solar panel installation. 

Net Metering for Solar Energy: Maximizing Your Solar Investment

To optimize the benefits of your solar energy system, Gexa Energy introduces net metering solar buyback plans that revolutionize the way you interact with the grid. Here's a detailed exploration of how net metering works and why it's a game-changer for solar enthusiasts:

  • Excess Energy: When your solar panels generate more electricity than your household consumes, the surplus flows back into the grid. This ensures that no energy goes to waste, and your contribution to the grid is acknowledged.
  • Credit System: For every unit of excess energy your solar system feeds into the grid, you receive credits on your electricity usage. These credits act as a financial acknowledgment of the energy you contribute, effectively reducing your overall electricity costs.
  • Shorten Payback Period: One of the key advantages of Gexa Energy's net metering plans is their role in accelerating the payback period for your solar panels. By crediting you for excess energy, these plans may facilitate a quicker return on investment, making solar energy a more financially attractive proposition.

When searching for solar electricity plans in Texas, consider net metering, as it empowers you to harness solar power efficiently and actively participate in a sustainable energy ecosystem.

Learn More About Getting Started With Net Metering

EV Charging Plans: Sustainable Solutions for Electric Vehicle Owners

For electric vehicle (EV) owners, Gexa goes beyond conventional electricity plans, offering EV charging solutions that prioritize both sustainability and affordability.

Smart Thermostats for Energy Efficiency: Precision in Temperature Control

Efficiently managing your electricity costs becomes a reality with Sensi™ smart thermostats, seamlessly integrated into Gexa Energy Saver Plans and Energy Optimizer Service. Delve into the advantages of energy plans with free thermostats and understand why they are a key element in optimizing your home's energy consumption:

  • Free Thermostats: Elevate your home's efficiency with up to 2 free Sensi™ Touch smart thermostats. This complimentary offering is a testament to Gexa Energy's commitment to providing customers with cutting-edge technology that empowers them to take control of their electricity usage.
  • Temperature Control: Enjoy up to 23% savings on heating and cooling costs by remotely controlling your home's temperature. The Sensi™ smart thermostats offer precision and adaptability, allowing you to create an energy-efficient environment tailored to your preferences.

How to Add Energy Optimizer Service: Streamlined Access for All Customers

Adding the Energy Optimizer Service to your Gexa plan is a straightforward process, tailored to accommodate both new and existing customers:

  • New Customers: Add the Energy Optimizer Service after enrolling in your electricity plan, enhancing your energy management capabilities from the start.
  • Current Customers: Seamlessly integrate the service with applicable plans through the Gexa Mobile App or by calling (866) 961-9399. This user-friendly approach ensures that existing customers can access the benefits of the Energy Optimizer Service with ease.

In the landscape of energy plans with free thermostat offerings, Gexa Energy stands out as a provider committed to providing comprehensive solutions that empower customers to manage their electricity consumption effectively.  

A Tailored Approach to Sustainable and Cost-Efficient Electricity

Gexa Energy not only provides electricity but also seeks to shape a greener and more sustainable future. Choosing an electricity plan from Gexa means embracing a holistic and forward-looking energy experience that prioritizes both environmental consciousness and consumer satisfaction. 

Allow 4 to 8 weeks for delivery and installation of your SensiTM Touch Wi-Fi smart thermostats. Energy savings are calculated by comparing operation time for a nationwide sample of Sensi users with temperature adjustments averaging 4° in comparison to users with no adjustments. Savings vary based on equipment type/condition, insulation, climate & temperature adjustment size/frequency. Energy Optimization is a feature of this plan, which means Gexa may remotely adjust the thermostat temperature during peak usage periods to optimize your energy usage. At any time, you may override this adjustment using your app or thermostat.

Gexa Energy is not affiliated with and makes no warranties with respect to Sensi. Sensi and related marks and logos are trademarks of Blackstone, Inc. Other product/company names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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