Compare Electricity Rates and Shop For Electricity Plans
You found a better rate. You’re ready to switch. But what about that early termination fee? No worries, here’s a list of Texas electricity companies that will cover your early termination fee.
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A small home under 2000 square feet is easier to manage, fits a smaller budget, is perfect for those downsizing, or maybe you fell in love with that 1920s bungalow or 1970s ranch. Your small home should come with a smaller electricity bill. The best electricity plans for small homes with lower electricity usage are basic fixed rate plans or bill credit plans that target specific usage levels.
Key to finding the right plan? Shopping by usage. If you have your usage from a single bill, use our BillSmart™ Low Bill Finder to get custom recommendations on your usage.
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.
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If you’ve searched for electricity plans in Texas, you’ve almost certainly landed on Power to Choose. It’s the state’s official shopping site, built to give consumers a central place to compare providers. It lists every licensed plan. It’s run by a government agency. And for a lot of Texas shoppers, it leads them to the wrong plan.
Here’s what Power to Choose actually does, why its rate display doesn’t tell the whole story, and what to use instead if you want to know what you’re actually going to pay.
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As a Texas homebuyer you have a to-do list that never seems to end. Setting up electricity should be at the top of that list. This guide gives you the quick run-down on setting up electricity when you’re buying a new home.
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.
When it comes time to renew your electricity contract in Texas, everyone has a decision to make. Should I stay or should I go? Here’s a quick run-down to help your decision making when you get that renewal notice.
ElectricityPlans has an ABC rule for electricity renewals: Always Be Comparing. We recommend that you shop your electricity rate every time your contract expires. It’s easy, fast and convenient. And even if you decide to stay with your current provider, at least you know what it costs you.
Moving in Texas and need to set up electricity in your new home? You can transfer electricity service or you can shop for a new electricity provider. In this article we outline when to shop vs. transfer your service, how to transfer your electricity service or how to cancel your electricity if you decide that’s the best option.
If you live in Pennsylvania or Ohio, you may have noticed more talk about higher electricity prices — or already seen it reflected in your electric bill or renewal offers.
Behind the scenes, many of these price pressures trace back to PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator that manages wholesale electricity markets across 13 states, including PA and OH.
Bigger home, bigger electricity bill. If your home is 3000 square feet or larger, your electricity usage is typically over 2000 kWh a month. The best electricity plans for large homes with high usage are basic fixed rate plans or bill credit plans that target specific usage levels.
