Smart Electricity Shopping
We’re number one! You hear it said all the time. But number one based on what? The question, “What is the number one electricity provider in Texas?” can be answered so many ways, including customer count, ratings and customer satisfaction.
In this article we dig into the data and perform online research to provide the top electricity provider in Texas in each category. (And if you’re looking for cheap electricity rates? We update our list of the cheapest electricity rates in Texas every month.)
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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®!
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When you signed your commercial electricity contract, it included a list of meters and service addresses covered by the contract. It also included benchmark usage information (typically your historical usage) and clauses about penalties for material changes in usage.
All that comes into play when things change. Whether it’s an additional location, moving to a new location, adding new equipment or selling your business, material changes can have an impact on your electricity contract. This article will help you understand what to look for.
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When you are moving, setting up utilities can be a hassle. Especially if it’s not clear what electric company serves your address. Here’s how to find your local electric company by address in Texas.
When looking for what electric company services your Texas address, here are two key takeaways:
- Over 85% of Texas is deregulated, meaning you must shop for an electricity provider.
- You can find your local electric company (utility) in Texas by using the ElectricityPlans ESID Lookup Tool (Electricity Service Identifier), updated daily. That will tell you whether you are deregulated (electricity choice) or not.
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Weather can significantly impact Texas electricity rates due to supply and demand. Warm weather drives high electricity usage for cooling homes and businesses. Cold weather extremes cause power usage to soar with demand for heat. Your best bet for electricity shopping is to avoid the seasonal extremes.
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Looking for the cheapest electricity rates in Pennsylvania? It’s no wonder. Standard offer rates from the state’s utility companies change frequently. A fixed rate plan gives you price certainty. Here is our recommendation on the cheapest electric suppliers in PA, and the best deals on electricity rates for this month.
Electricity rates in PA are competitive. That’s why we update this article monthly to highlight your best bests for the lowest prices. Once you enter your zip code, we not only show supplier rates, we also display the current price to compare for your utility. That makes it easy to see what kind of deal you can get.
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Texas electricity rate trends for 2026 show prices similar to 2025. Our Texas electricity rates trend forecast includes key factors driving electricity prices and what types of electricity plans will be popular this year.
Whether you live in Houston, Dallas or another area, the question is always, “Will electricity prices in Texas go down anytime soon?” Don’t bet on it.
Texas electricity prices for 2026 will continue at levels seen in 2025. Here are 3 key takeaways on Texas electricity rate trends for this year.
- Residential electricity rates in Texas will average 14-19¢ per kWh including delivery costs.
- Texas commercial electricity rates will average 7-9¢ per kWh plus delivery costs.
- Longer term contract terms (24 to 36 months) will be more expensive than short term contracts.
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We are often asked, what’s the best time to shop for electricity in Texas? The reality is, you don’t always get to choose when you shop for electricity, as it depends on your contract expiration. But if you have a choice? There are certain months to pick and certain months to avoid.
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Need the basics on how to shop for electric rates in PA? You’re in the right place. In this article, you’ll learn the 101 on deregulation, how to compare PA electric rates and how to select an electricity supplier.
Steps to compare electricity rates in PA are simple. Enter your zip code on a rate comparison shopping site, compare electricity plans and select your provider. You’ll still get a single bill from the electric utility, but it will list your new provider and fixed rate instead of the utility price to comapare.
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In general, you’ll need a minimum credit score of 580-600 with one of the major credit score companies (Experian, Equifax or Transunion) to get an electricity plan without a deposit requirement in Texas.
But there are ways around paying a deposit, including no deposit electricity, which is prepaid lights. But you can also get a deposit waived.
In this article we review no deposit electricity plans, how to get a deposit waived, prepaid electricity and minimum credit score for electricity.
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