Smart Electricity Shopping
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Congratulations! You’re heading off to school in Texas! If you didn’t get on-campus housing, you’ll be looking for off-campus housing and dealing with leases and utilities, possibly for the first time on your own. Here’s a run-down on what to look for when you’re shopping for your first electricity plan for your college apartment.
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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.
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