Kelly Bedrich, Author at ElectricityPlans

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.

What’s the Best Site to Compare Electricity Rates in Texas?

Texas lets you choose your electricity provider. But with more than 40 providers and 500 plans on the market at any given time, most Texans turn to a electric rate comparison website to find the right plan

This guide breaks down the major electricity company rate comparison sites in the Texas electricity market. We look at who owns them, how they make money, what they do well, and what they do poorly. We’ve included our own site in the comparison and have tried to be straightforward about where others may have an edge on us.

The $1000 Summer: Texans Brace for High Electricity Bills

Summer electricity bills in Texas aren’t a surprise. They’re a certainty. The only question is how much damage they’ll do to your household budget.

The average consumer in Dallas County (Dallas) will spend $939 this summer on electricity, while the average consumer in Harris County (Houston) will spend $924. That’s for the summer months of June – September.

Survey Reveals: Texas Electricity Consumers Rattled by Rising Bills, Grid Fears, and AI’s Growing Appetite for Power

A new survey commissioned by ElectricityPlans.com and conducted by Pollfish in April 2026 captured the mood of 1,000 Texans and the results paint a picture of a market under strain: rising costs, a grid still viewed with suspicion and a new threat of data centers waiting in the wings.

Cheapest Commercial Electricity Rates for Texas Business (June 2026)

Last Updated June 10, 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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Key Takeaways

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 June 10, 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.

Texas Electricity Rates History

Last Updated March 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.

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