The recent global economic crisis made everyone aware of how tight and volatile the economy is, resulting in fluctuating prices for both commercial and residential gas and electricity prices. Texas businesses rebounding from the economic slump have vast requirements for commercial energy but unless cheap electricity is made available, these companies have no recourse but to tighten their belts and devise ways to conserve Texas electricity. In a very competitive marketplace, energy deregulation gives businesses better control of their business electricity costs.