But one expert whose been watching the energy market for years says Austin Energy already has some of the lowest prices in the state's electric grid. He says, in the deregulated model of competitive markets, like in Corpus Christi, Houston or Dallas, prices are not typically lower than city-owned utilities, like Austin Energy. "Depending on the utility, the prices might be lower in the competitive market," he said. Abbott said his latest push was part of his effort to address the growing strain of energy prices on Texas households. Maybe someone can shop for lower prices.'