So it's the time of year to hope. Hope for change, hope for better eating habits, hope for a briefcase full of cash and so on. With the holiday spirit in tow, I've decided to embark on a brief hiatus into the world of 2008, but with a special twist.

So here are my three Texas electricity wishes for 2008 (or at least what I hope can happen) :

• More savings for Texas electricity customers. Energy companies are doing a fine job of offering special incentives and really competitive rates, so I expect that to continue and hopefully improve in 2008.


• More renewable energy produced from Texas' large supply of wind power, as well as additional biomass fuel technology from Texas agriculture.


• Take advantage of deregulation in Texas and find affordable electricity ... especially next time I move and need to hook up my utilities.

Though it may seem like common sense to take advantage of lower prices, there is still some misinformation about what deregulation means for electricity service, and why competition is a good thing. So here's to the new year, and to finding the electricity service that we all deserve. Finding reliable and affordable electricity in Texas is easier than you probably imagined.