Power Advocate: How Linda Martin Helps Texas Homeowners Save on Electricity 

"That light right there burns the same, you might as well pay the lowest for it."

When Linda Martin speaks these words, you can hear fourteen years of electricity industry wisdom distilled into one simple truth. In a world of rising costs and increasingly complex utility options, Linda offers homeowners something straightforward: the chance to pay less for something they need anyway.

Working as a representative for National 1 Energy, Linda has broken the traditional service model. "I'm not your 8 to 5 girl," she explains. "I work when my customers need me," a philosophy that includes taking calls on weekends and evenings when homeowners actually have time to address their utility concerns.

Professional Journey: From Personal Crisis to Professional Purpose

Linda's entry into the energy industry was not planned. After losing her home to eminent domain while her daughter was still in high school, she urgently needed stable income to maintain her daughter's education. An unexpected newspaper advertisement promising work in the electricity business became her lifeline and eventual career. What started as commercial-focused work soon expanded to include residential customers. Fourteen years later, Linda assists clients across Texas and across the country.

The Role of an Electricity Broker

Many homeowners don't realize that independent electricity brokers like Linda can often secure better rates than consumers find on their own. "Some think it costs more to go through a broker than directly to a company," Linda explains. "However, because National 1 Energy is the top broker in Texas, our volume allows us to negotiate better rates, which we pass on to our customers." This volume-based advantage translates to consumer savings in multiple ways:

1. Avoiding direct fees - "For example, TXU charges a $7.90 fee. My customers don't pay me anything."

2. Better plan matching - When homeowners call providers directly, they're often steered toward expensive options. "They're gonna try to enroll you in the highest plan they got," Linda reveals.

3. Finding hidden savings - In one case, Linda discovered a business client qualified for a tax exemption status they weren't aware of, resulting in over $10,000 in four years of tax refunds.

A Homeowner's Guide to Setting Up Electricity Service

For new homeowners, establishing electricity service efficiently starts with understanding one key element: the ESID (Electric Service Identifier) number.

"The first thing I do is look up and find your ESID," Linda explains. This unique identifier is essential for setting up service but isn't always obvious to new homeowners. I

f the ESID isn't immediately available, Linda contacts the local utility company that maintains the physical infrastructure. "Once I get an ESID number, then I can sign up with any company," she notes. What might take homeowners hours of research becomes a streamlined process. "10 minutes normally," is all it takes to get a new homeowner set up with service.

This assistance is particularly valuable for first-time homeowners transitioning from apartment living, where utilities may have been included in rent or managed differently.

Making Informed Electricity Choices

What stands out about Linda's approach is her focus on customer education rather than sales tactics. Without pressure to push specific plans or meet corporate quotas, she focuses on finding appropriate rates for each customer's specific situation.

For Texas homeowners looking to understand their electricity options or those in newly deregulated markets trying to navigate choices, Linda offers straightforward guidance based on extensive industry experience.

As she says with characteristic directness: "That light right there burns the same, you might as well pay the lowest for it."

For more information about electricity options in your area, contact Linda at lmartin@national1energy.com or call (817) 773-3629. You can also find more information online at https://national1.energy/