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These rates are compared at 1,000 kWh of monthly usage. A plan's effective rate can rise or fall at other usage levels depending on its structure, so review each plan's Electricity Facts Label and compare at your own usage level before enrolling.
| Electricity Plan | Term | Rate |
|---|---|---|
Your bill is the plan's effective rate multiplied by the kilowatt-hours (kWh) your home uses, so the same plan can cost very different amounts at different usage levels. Some plans add a bill credit or a minimum-usage fee that only applies above or below a set threshold, which can move the effective rate between 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh. The figures below are marketplace estimates that apply the benchmark rate to each usage level. Comparing plans near your own usage gives the most accurate picture of what you'll pay.
| Home Type | Typical Monthly Usage | Average Monthly Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment / small home | 500 kWh | — |
| Medium home | 1,000 kWh | — |
| Large home | 2,000 kWh | — |
Actual bills vary based on electricity usage, plan structure, TDU delivery charges, home efficiency, and weather.
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All rates here are compared at 1,000 kWh — a shared benchmark, not a prediction of your bill. The advertised rate alone does not tell you what a plan will cost: check each plan’s Electricity Facts Label for the price at your own usage level and for any bill-credit threshold it depends on. Delivery charges from Oncor apply on top of every plan, whichever provider you choose.
What you pay depends on a plan's pricing structure, not only its advertised rate. Because many plans price electricity differently at 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh, the same plan can carry a very different effective rate depending on how much your home uses.
A fixed-rate plan keeps the same energy charge per kWh for the length of your contract, so your rate doesn't change with the market. Because that energy charge is the same at every usage level, a fixed-rate plan's effective rate stays relatively consistent whether you use 500 or 2,000 kWh. This suits shoppers who want predictable monthly bills and protection from seasonal price swings. Leaving before the term ends usually means paying an early termination fee.
Bill-credit plans provide a credit when your monthly electricity usage reaches a specific threshold, commonly 1,000 or 2,000 kWh. They can offer competitive prices when your usage consistently qualifies for the credit, but may cost more in months when it doesn't. Because the credit lowers the effective rate only at qualifying usage, check the plan's Electricity Facts Label to compare the price at 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh before enrolling.
These plans make electricity free or heavily discounted during set overnight or weekend hours, while power used at other times is billed at a higher rate. They can work well for households that can shift laundry, EV charging, and other heavy use into the free window. Here the effective rate depends on when you use electricity, not only how much, so if most of your use falls during peak hours the higher daytime rate can outweigh the savings.
A variable plan has a rate that can change from month to month, usually with no long-term contract or early termination fee. That flexibility suits shoppers who are moving, between plans, or waiting to lock in a longer term, though the rate can rise with little notice.
These plans let some customers start service without a traditional upfront deposit, though qualification varies and not every shopper is approved for no-deposit service. Prepaid electricity is one common path: you keep a positive account balance and pay for power as you use it, typically without a credit check. Both can lower the cost of getting connected, but a prepaid balance needs regular monitoring to avoid an interruption in service.
These plans match some or all of your usage with renewable energy or renewable energy certificates, rather than delivering renewable power directly to your home. They appeal to shoppers who want to support cleaner energy while still comparing plans on price and term. Renewable content varies by plan, so it's worth checking the details before enrolling.
The lowest advertised rate is not always the lowest-cost plan for your household. Compare plans on total monthly cost at your own usage level, including the regulated delivery charges that apply in your utility territory, rather than on the headline rate alone.
Review your electricity usage over the last 12 months when it's available. Note how many kWh your home uses in a typical month, then compare plans at that level, especially around the 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh benchmarks, because a plan's effective price can change significantly from one usage level to the next.
Don't choose a plan based only on the advertised cents-per-kWh rate. Compare the estimated total bill at your typical usage so you can account for the energy charge, bill credits, base or monthly fees, and the regulated TDU delivery charges that apply in your utility territory. That total, or effective, price is what you actually pay.
Check whether the plan is a straightforward fixed-rate plan, uses bill credits or usage tiers, offers free electricity during certain hours, or has another pricing structure. A plan that looks inexpensive at one usage level may cost more when your consumption changes.
The Electricity Facts Label (EFL) shows the charges and terms behind the advertised price. Review the energy charge, TDU delivery charges, base or minimum-usage fees, bill credits, contract length, and early termination fee. The EFL lists the average price at 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh, so you can see how the rate changes with usage before you enroll.
Compare the contract length and early termination fee before choosing a plan. A longer contract can provide price stability, while a shorter term may give you more flexibility to shop again sooner.
Texas has dozens of retail electricity providers (REPs) competing for customers in deregulated areas, while your local utility delivers the power no matter which one you choose. Providers differ mainly in their plan structures, pricing, and renewable options, so compare them against how your household uses electricity. Below are some of the major companies serving Texas.
| Provider | What They’re Known For |
|---|---|
 | Large, well-known Texas retail provider with a wide range of residential plans. |
 | Long-established Texas retail provider offering fixed-rate and bill-credit residential plans. |
 | Retail provider known for 100% renewable plans and bill-credit options. |
 | Retail provider focused on 100% renewable energy plans. |
 | Texas electricity provider focused on competitively priced electricity plans. |
 | Texas-focused electricity provider with a straightforward brand and shopping experience. |
 | Established Texas electricity provider known for straightforward service. |
In Texas, your retail electricity provider (REP) sells you an electricity plan, while your local transmission and distribution utility (TDU) delivers the power. Your TDU is set by your service address, not by choice: it owns the poles, wires, and meters in your area, maintains the local grid, and restores power during outages.
Your total rate combines the provider's energy charge with the TDU's regulated delivery charges, which vary by service territory. Because the TDU is fixed by location, it does not change when you switch electricity providers, though in deregulated areas you can still choose your REP.
| Utility | Utility Name | Major Service Area |
|---|---|---|
 | Oncor | Dallas–Fort Worth and much of North Texas |
 | CenterPoint Energy | Greater Houston |
 | AEP Texas North | Abilene and parts of West Texas |
 | AEP Texas Central | Corpus Christi and South Texas |
 | Texas-New Mexico Power | Gulf Coast and select Texas communities |
 | Lubbock Power & Light | Lubbock |
Texas TDUs charge regulated delivery fees for carrying electricity across the poles and wires to homes and businesses. These charges are set by regulators, vary by service territory, and are the same no matter which retail provider you choose. They are included in the total rate you pay.
Most Texans can choose their own retail electricity provider (REP) because much of the state operates in a deregulated electricity market. REPs compete on rates, contract terms, renewable options, and pricing structures. You choose the provider and plan, but not the utility that delivers your power.
That delivery utility, your TDU, is set by your address and does not change when you switch providers, and its regulated delivery charges apply no matter which REP you choose.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) regulates the state's competitive market, while ERCOT operates the power grid that serves most of the state.
Changing providers at your current address and setting up service after a move both start the same way in Texas's deregulated market. You compare available plans and choose a retail provider for your address.
You can switch providers without changing your utility or interrupting electricity delivery. Before switching, check your current contract for an early termination fee, then compare new plans at your typical monthly usage rather than on the advertised rate alone.
How to Switch Electricity Providers in Texas →
If you're moving, start with the ZIP code for your new address. This determines your utility service area and which electricity plans are available. You can then select a provider and schedule service for your move-in date.
Texas electricity plans can be difficult to compare. Power Texas brings rates, providers, plan details, and helpful information together so you can understand your options and choose an electricity plan with confidence.
Whether you want to shop on your own or have questions along the way, our goal is to make finding electricity simpler.
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