Most customers in Texas choose a 12-month electricity plan, according to electricity shopping statistics. In fact, in 2025, 61% of our shoppers selected a 1 year term. If that sounds like you, we’ve made it easy with this round up of the best 12-month electricity rates in each area of Texas.
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PUCT Ratings: What Do They Mean?
“Five star rating from the Public Utility Commission of Texas,” the billboards scream. This summer we’ve seen three retail electricity providers (REPs) bragging on their 5-star rating with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), just in the Houston area alone. Are 5-star ratings from the PUCT like 5-star reviews on Google? Not exactly.
In this article we break down what PUCT ratings are, and why we think they don’t matter much in your search for the best electricity provider.
🏆Best Electricity Companies in Texas (2026 Update)
Searching for the best electric companies in Texas? Here are our choices for best electricity provider in Texas, by category.
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Texas Electricity Rates History
Electricity prices are not what they used to be. Long gone are the days of 10 cent all-in energy rates in Texas. If you’re shopping electricity rates, it helps to know how electricity rates have changed over time. This Texas electricity rates history gets you prepared for your next shopping cycle.
Survey Shows Texans Are Concerned About Higher Electricity Prices, Grid Stability
An April 2025 survey of Texas consumers reveals they have strong feelings about electricity prices, power outages and the Texas electricity grid.
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Average Electricity Bill, Usage and Price per kWh by State (May 2026)
Wondering how your electricity bill compares to those living in other states? Find information on your state’s average electricity price, typical monthly usage and electricity bill, as tracked by the Energy Information Administration.
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Free AC Tune Up from Your Local Utility Company
Your local utility company wants to help you cut your electricity bill this summer. And it’s something you can take advantage of to get your air conditioning maintenance for free. Here are some of the utility-sponsored free or discounted A/C tune up programs in your area.
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How to Switch Electricity Providers
Want to switch electricity companies in Texas? If you live in Texas, it’s easy to change your electricity provider. Most Texas residents have the ability to choose their electricity provider, thanks to deregulation. (Check this list of deregulated vs. regulated city in Texas to see if you can switch electricity suppliers.) This quick read gives you the basics of switching electricity providers.
Smart Meter Texas – Information To Manage Your Electricity Usage
With energy bills climbing, consumers and business owners alike are looking for ways to cut back. One way to do this is to better understand your electricity usage.
Smart meters, installed by local utilities across Texas, can help you do that. Tap into Smart Meter Texas, the free website where you can access your meter information, to start your energy savings journey!
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Texas Electricity Shopping Statistics – Annual Review 2025
What choices did Texas electricity consumers make in 2025? Our second annual electricity shopping review reveals how Texans shopped for power this year, and how those choices shifted compared to 2024.
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