About Rebecca Bridges

Kelly Bedrich co-founded ElectricityPlans in 2016 with the goal of simplifying the complicated process of buying energy. As president and chief technology officer, Kelly keeps our development team focused on providing a user-friendly website. When not reading the latest on technology and finance, Kelly enjoys celebrating Taco Tuesday, listening to live music at local venues, and hiking.

Cheapest Commercial Electricity Rates for Texas Business (February 2026)

Last Updated February 13, 2026

For business owners in Texas, shopping for commercial power options can be a chore. ElectricityPlans makes it easy to compare business electricity rates. You can shop multiple suppliers in one place, review plans and sign up online. You can even shop up to six months ahead of your expiration date.

Of course, you want to find the cheapest electricity rates, so you can have more profit on your bottom line. That’s why we’ve collected the cheapest commercial rates for small and medium business, with rates updated daily.

How Will Data Centers Impact Your Electricity Bill?

Last Updated February 5, 2026

Data centers, including those built to train and run AI, are expanding fast in Texas. That matters to consumers because these big electricity users drive electricity demand and higher prices, plus require upgrades to transmission and distribution lines. How those costs are shared among consumers could impact your electricity bills for years to come.

Compare 6-Month Electricity Rates in Texas

Short term electricity contracts are a great option if you want to shift your contract expiration date or take advantage of a low rate. In this article we review 6 month electricity plans and discuss the pros and cons of going short term.

What are the Best Thermostat Settings for Winter?

What are the best thermostat settings for winter? The ideal thermostat setting keeps you warm but also doesn’t light up your electricity bill to get it done. In this article we’ll explore the best temperature settings for winter and provide an example thermostat schedule .

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Keeping in mind both energy efficiency and comfort, the the best thermostat settings for winter are 68°F when you are home, 65-68°F when you sleep and and 55-60°F when you’re away.

Best 12 Month Electricity Plans in Texas

Last Updated February 13, 2026

Most customers in Texas choose a 12-month electricity plan, according to electricity shopping statistics. In fact, in 2025, 61% of our shoppers selected a 1 year term. If that sounds like you, we’ve made it easy with this round up of the best 12-month electricity rates in each area of Texas.

Best Electricity Companies in Texas (2026 Update)

Searching for the best electric companies in Texas? Here are our choices for best electricity provider in Texas, by category.

Historical Texas Electricity Rates

Last Updated February 2, 2026

Electricity prices are not what they used to be. Long gone are the days of 10 cent all-in energy rates in Texas. If you’re shopping electricity rates, it helps to know how electricity rates have changed over time. This Texas electricity rates history gets you prepared for your next shopping cycle.

Survey Shows Texans Are Concerned About Higher Electricity Prices, Grid Stability

An April 2025 survey of Texas consumers reveals they have strong feelings about electricity prices, power outages and the Texas electricity grid.

Average Electricity Bill, Usage and Price per kWh by State (February 2026)

Last Updated February 5, 2026

Wondering how your electricity bill compares to those living in other states? Find information on your state’s average electricity price, typical monthly usage and electricity bill, as tracked by the Energy Information Administration.

Ohio Electric Rates Increase June 2025 – Here’s Why & What to Do About It

In Ohio, you not only pay for electricity and delivery, you also pay for “capacity” as part of your electricity generation charges. Capacity costs are increasing in June 2025, and you’ll see this impact on your bill.

Here’s the background, and what you can do to keep your bills under control.

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