No one every said it was easy to compare electricity plans. Sometimes it feels like you’re comparing apples and oranges. There are so many hidden fees, lots of details and it’s hard to find the best plan.
That’s why we created ElectricityPlans.com. And now we’re making it even easier with a new tool to compare electricity plans. The Compare Plans tool is part of our mission of electricity shopping made easy!
How to Use New Plan Comparison Tool
Using the ElectricityPlans.com comparison tool is similar to most shopping sites you have used for common items.
- Select up to three plans that you are considering.
- Click the Compare Plans button.
- View side by side comparisons of the plan term, rate per kWh, estimated bill and early termination fee, plus you can view all the plan details in one place.
- Add your monthly average usage to see how your bill and rate per kWh changes with each plan. (Monthly bill calculator available only in Texas.)
Not ready to pick a plan? You can email the results to yourself, then come back to the site to pick up where you left off.
Example: Compare Electricity Plans in Houston
Here’s a video showing the comparison tool in action. In this video, we’ll evaluate some fixed rate plans in the Houston (CenterPoint) area.
Other Tools to Compare Electricity Plans in Texas
The new Compare Plans is part of our suite of electricity shopping tools, including:
- Advanced Filters: Select plans by provider, term or plan features. Our plan features function lets you look at specific plan types like bill credit plans, fixed rate, solar buyback, free electricity and more.
- Plan Summary & Plan Details – We give you the highlights of each plan in our description, plus show all the math in the plan details section. That lets you really understand what you’re buying. (TIP: the more complex the plan, the more likely it is that you won’t be saving money.)
- Bill Calculator – Know what you will pay with every plan. Just type in your typical monthly usage and we’ll calculate your average rate and estimated monthly bill. (Texas only.)
- PlanScan Shopping Service – We give you all the tools you need to look at plan details and rates. But if you still aren’t sure, let us know. Complete the form, attach a copy of your bill and let us know what you’re looking for. (Texas only.)
Plus our energy usage calculator lets you figure the cost to run any of your appliances!
