How to have electricity in 2 places?
Posted by Daisy_232@reddit | Dallas | View on Reddit | 9 comments
Transitioning from a rental to a house and there will be a period of a few months overlap where I’ll have both places. What do y’all recommend doing for electricity to have power in both places? My plan is due for renewal soon, before the closing. I plan on shopping around for a new plan and then transferring…but until I transfer it is there a way to also get electricity in the new house without starting a separate contract? Never been in this situation, any help is appreciated.
Spare_Ad_9657@reddit
You just have two accounts. I have to do this often due to rental properties. If your current electric provider also provides service in the area of the new house, you can call them and just open an additional service. If they do not then you just called the new provider and open a new account. Then later on, you can close out the old account.
Daisy_232@reddit (OP)
Thanks for this! I suppose my concern is cancelling without penalty since the contracts seem to have longer lengths. It sounds like if it’s a second account that can be avoided.
Spare_Ad_9657@reddit
Correct
badlyagingmillenial@reddit
literally just call your company and tell them this.
i'm sorry, but posts like this are infuriating.
Daisy_232@reddit (OP)
Well I’m new to the idea of choosing your own electricity. Sorry it’s so infuriating to you, there’s always the option of just continuing to scroll.
vswr@reddit
I moved from a rental to a house a few months ago. The power company started service at the house on the closing date and terminated service at the rental on lease termination date. During the overlap there were two accounts, two contracts, and two bills.
Gexa is the provider and they had an online form to do it. The new rate plan at the house was actually 1¢ better than the plan I had at the rental so I was happy to stay with them.
If this happens to be your first house, you will be absolutely bombarded and overwhelmed with fake mail claiming to be from your mortgage company with scary wording. It will even say the name and loan number since that info is public record.
And don't forget to set up property alerts so you get notified when anything is filed referencing your property or deed.
Daisy_232@reddit (OP)
Thank you, this is incredibly helpful!!
M990MG4@reddit
I usually just get one from another company, then cancel it after I move to the new place.
There is generally no cancellation free if you movef.
Corgisarethebest123@reddit
You would need to start a new separate contract.