Matthew McConaughey is a terrific pitchman for Reliant Energy. But it should come as no surprise that in his widely-seen TV ads for the company, he leaves out a lot of pertinent information. Like what? Like kWh rates that can go as high as an astronomical 29 cents.annoys me most. Not because of the woman in the white gown singing, “This is your time from 9 to 9.
There are so many that I apologize for missing some. Plus, some may have offered these plans but stopped because of market conditions.I’ll give you an example: There’s no standardization for when you are charged. Various plans go free at 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. You look at the kWh rate you’ll pay when it’s not free. You’ll look at penalties and cancellation fees. You’ll add in any special promotions like credits or bonuses. And some companies offer incentives such as Direct Energy which gives you a free Amazon Prime membership, valued — the small print in the TV ad tells me — at $139 a year.The “Electricity Facts Label” is a must-stop place when shopping. It’s the fine print with the necessary details. You’ve got to read it carefully.