Compare Electricity Rates and Shop For Electricity Plans
On average, a 1-bedroom 750 square foot apartment in the U.S. uses 422 kWh per month, with a monthly electricity bill of $77.86. You can easily estimate your electricity usage for a new apartment by square foot or by number of bedrooms. Either approach gives you a solid estimate for budgeting when you move in to a new apartment.
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The average household in Houston could save $468 annually by switching electricity providers. An average household in Dallas could save $372 annually by switching electricity providers.1 How much can you save by switching? We do the math for you.
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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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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.
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.
In Pennsylvania or Ohio, discussion of higher electricity prices always mentions PJM Interconnection and capacity. PJM Interconnection is the regional grid operator that manages wholesale electricity markets across 13 states, including PA and OH. In PJM, you not only pay for electricity and delivery, you also pay for capacity, the costs paid to ensure adequate supply at maximum electricity demand levels.
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.
Student apartments come with the complication of setting up electricity, maybe for the first time. If you are in an area with deregulated electricity, you have your choice of over 40 electricity providers. If you live in a regulated area, you’ll set up power with your local utility. Depending on credit, you may need to pay a deposit; your parents can set up electricity in their name if you don’t have a credit score yet.
