I am an electrician in Houston by trade. I have been licensed since 1994. I remember when deregulation came around and everyone was so happy their light bill was gonna go down. I asked how if you're buying electricity from the producer, how does putting a middle man in the chain make it cheaper? Each person steps on the bill. My light bill has never become cheaper. Don't you like deregulation. Now they don't have to keep repair equipment just sitting on the ground cause there is no penalty for taking too long for restored service. Pluss why pay for extra servicemen sitting around if something like this happens just bring outside companies in to help. This town has trucks from miles away.