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Cheapest Texas Electricity Rates and Plans (May 2025)

  • Written By: Rebecca Bridges
  • Edited By: Shannon Bedrich
  • Finding the cheapest electricity rates in Texas doesn’t have to be a chore or require tons of research. Every month, we update our recommendation for the top three cheapest electricity companies in Texas, and highlight the cheapest electricity rates in your area. Here’s the May 2025 update.

    Top 3 Cheapest Energy Companies in Texas Right Now

    What’s the cheapest Texas electric provider? That changes often depending on how aggressive each company is with its pricing. Here are the energy companies that currently have the cheapest fixed rate electricity offers in Texas, as of May 2025.

    1. APG&E – While not a household name, APG&E has been in business since 2004. Their 14-month plan is priced to sell this month.
    2. Chariot Energy – Solid company offering affordable rates plus they always include 100% solar energy at no additional charge. Their GridEdge plan includes a $90 bill credit for usage over 1000 kWh a month, a great option if you always use 1000-1800 kWh a month.
    3. Champion Energy – Known for great customer service, this month they’ve also got great rates. Our special rates with promo code (use links in this site) gives you a discount vs. their website.

    We’re getting into the summer shopping season, when prices start to rise. Longer term contracts are aggressively priced vs. 12 month plans.

    Here are the lowest electricity rates in Texas. Most of the cheapest rates include bill credits for specific usage levels. Read the plan summaries and enter your average monthly electricity usage to see rates for your home.

    You can read more on how to shop for cheap electricity rates in Houston rates in this article. Or review info on the average electricity bill in Houston.

    Compare Electricity Rates by Zip Code

    Enter your zip code, then enter your average monthly usage to see the estimated true prices for your home. You can also learn more about how to shop cheap electricity in Dallas, and how much is the average Dallas electricity bill.

    Shop Electricity Rates by Zip Code

    How to Find the Lowest Electricity Rate in Texas

    Shopping for electricity doesn’t have to be hard. You can check our detailed “Definitive Guide to Shopping for Electricity in Texas” for a full version. But here’s a quickie version of steps to find cheap rates.

    1. Enter your zip code
    2. Enter your average monthly electricity usage. (Don’t know it? The average house in Texas uses 1200 kWh a month.)
    3. Sort by “Rates Low to High”
    4. Pick the cheapest price for electricity, either based on price per kWh or the estimated monthly bill.

    There are a lot of different options, but we suggest looking at Basic Fixed Rate Electricity plans and just picking the cheapest rate. That’s how to get your lowest electricity bill.

    Need help? You can email us your questions and a copy of your bill by using our PlanScan service. We’ll send you the three cheapest electricity plans for your home.

    Not ready to lock in? Sign up for ElectricityPlans.com electricity shopping reminder service. We’ll send you reminders to come back and shop. And we’ll send you electricity price drop alerts when we find a good deal.

    About Rebecca Bridges

    Rebecca Bridges has worked in deregulated energy markets since 2001. As chief marketing officer for ElectricityPlans, she focuses on helping consumers save on their electricity bills and find the best electricity plans. Outside of work, Rebecca uses her marketing experience to support dog rescue and can often be found hiking or biking local trails.

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