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Solar Panels: Are they worth it
Houston, TX – Texans in search of reliable energy are increasingly turning to solar panels to power their homes.
In the United States, solar energy consumption increased nearly six-fold between 2012 and 2018. The availability has also made it more affordable for many people who are looking for other energy options.
But is it right for you and your home? KPRC 2 Investigates spoke with experts about everything between reliability and the affordability of solar energy.
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The startup Griddy is behind many of the enormous energy bills that homeowners in Texas faced after the winter storm.
Griddy had big plans to disrupt Texas s electricity market when it launched in 2017. Now it faces a lawsuit filed by the state AG alleging that it misled customers.
The state grid operator has effectively shut the company down.
Griddy, a startup in Texas, had a simple pitch: Switch to Griddy and save money on your electricity bills.
Many Griddy customers were stuck with thousands of dollars worth of energy bills. Some owed more than $15,000 to the Houston firm, The New York Times reported.
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