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The chart includes rates and details for each plan, including contract term, rate type, renewable content, BBB rating, special features, and early cancellation fees. You can also use our Smart Meter Texas guide to conveniently access your home’s historic usage data.
Below are rate tables for the best electric companies in Texas followed by the electricity rate chart and links to our guides.
Electricity Companies, Plans and Rates
3 Cirro Energy No-Gimmick Plans & Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Cirro - Smart Value 12 Online | 12 Months | 8.3 ¢/kWh |
| Cirro - Smart Saver 15 | 15 Months | 11.6 ¢/kWh |
| Cirro - Smart Lock 24 Online | 24 Months | 13 ¢/kWh |
- These rates are for Oncor service areas.
- Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Speak with Cirro Energy (sister company of Reliant) about their trusted no-gimmick plans at 833-392-9778.
4 Reliant Energy Plans & Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Reliant - Secure Advantage 12 | 12 Months | 11.7 ¢/kWh |
| Reliant - Truly Free Weekends 12 | 12 Months | 14.1 ¢/kWh |
| Reliant - Truly Free 7 Days 12 | 12 Months | 14.1 ¢/kWh |
| Reliant - Truly Free Nights 12 | 12 Months | 14.1 ¢/kWh |
- These rates are for Oncor service areas.
- Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Speak with a Reliant Energy operator for expert help in choosing a plan that fits your home at 833-339-0416.
3 Green Mountain Energy Plan & Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Preferred | 12 Months | 10.6 ¢/kWh |
| Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 36 Preferred | 36 Months | 11 ¢/kWh |
| Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred | 24 Months | 11.1 ¢/kWh |
- These rates are for Oncor service areas.
- Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Speak with a Green Mountain Energy operator about their popular “free electricity” plans at 833-339-0421.
2 Payless Power No Deposit Plans and Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Payless Power - SmarTricity Premier 12 | 12 Months | 14.1 ¢/kWh |
| Payless Power - SmarTricity Easy Choice | Month-to-month Months | 15.1 ¢/kWh |
- These rates are for Oncor service areas.
- Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Speak with Payless Power about their competitive “No Deposit” prepaid electricity plans at 833-926-9776.
7 Pulse Power 90-Guarantee Plans & Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse Power - Texas Saver 12 | 12 Months | 5.6 ¢/kWh |
| Pulse Power - Texas Saver 36 | 36 Months | 5.9 ¢/kWh |
| Pulse Power - Texas Saver 18 | 18 Months | 6 ¢/kWh |
| Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 36 | 36 Months | 9.7 ¢/kWh |
| Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 12 | 12 Months | 10 ¢/kWh |
| Pulse Power - Texas Green 36 | 36 Months | 10 ¢/kWh |
| Pulse Power - Texas Green 12 | 12 Months | 10.2 ¢/kWh |
- These rates are for Oncor service areas.
- Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Speak with Pulse Power directly about their straightforward plans with a 90-Day Guarantee at 888-853-4219.
9 Gexa Energy 60-Day Guarantee Plans & Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Gexa Saver Deluxe 12 | 12 Months | 5.0 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver Supreme 12 | 12 Months | 6.8 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver 12 | 12 Months | 7.2 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver Supreme 24 | 24 Months | 7.4 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver Freedom 12 | 12 Months | 12.1 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver Freedom 36 | 36 Months | 12.1 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver Premium 12 | 12 Months | 13.4 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver Premium 24 | 24 Months | 13.4 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Superb Saver 12 | 12 Months | 14.5 ¢/kWh |
- These rates are for Oncor service areas.
- Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Speak with Gexa about their cheap energy plans with a 60-Day “Happiness Guarantee” at 855-639-8212.
6 Lone Star Energy 90-Day Guarantee Plans & Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Star - Lone Star Fixed 36 | 36 Months | 10.3 ¢/kWh |
| Lone Star - Lone Star Fixed 24 | 24 Months | 10.4 ¢/kWh |
| Lone Star - Lone Star Green 24 | 24 Months | 10.6 ¢/kWh |
| Lone Star - Lone Star Green 36 | 36 Months | 10.6 ¢/kWh |
| Lone Star - Lone Star Fixed 12 | 12 Months | 10.7 ¢/kWh |
| Lone Star - Lone Star Green 12 | 12 Months | 10.9 ¢/kWh |
- Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Speak with a Lone Star Energy operator directly in English or Spanish at 888-853-4404.
*Sample of live rates based on Oncor zone. Enter your zip code for plans in your area.
Other Guides and Articles to Help you Choose the Best Energy Plan
We continuously look for ways to help you find the best energy plan from top electric companies in Texas, and one which is a good fit for your lifestyle and overall objectives.
- Customer Reviews: read reviews for dozens of electric companies from major independent sources
- Texas Electric Companies: in-depth information on over 30 electric companies (light companies) in Texas
- Electricity Rate Chart: unique electricity rate chart that helps you make side by side comparisons
- Most Established Electric Companies: list of companies who have survived years of government scrutiny, market swings and customer issues.
- Exclusive Energy Promo Codes: promotional codes for major providers that you can use directly on their websites to cut your rate.
- 100% Renewable Energy Plans: information on green energy plans that help to reduce CO2 emissions.
- Texas Cities Electricity Page: electricity information for the top cities in Texas, including Houston Electricity and Dallas Electricity pages.
- Texas Transmission and Distribution Utilities: information on Centerpoint, Oncor, AEP, Texas New Mexico Power and Sharyland.
- Most Common Gimmicks: the most common gimmicks used in energy plans, which cause bill surprises
Texas Electricity Rate Chart
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| PROVIDERS/PLANS | 500 kWh |
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| CHARIOT PLANS | |||||||||||
| Sunflare 24 | 10.4¢ | 10.0¢ | 9.9¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $15 | 100% | ||||
| Sunflare 36 | 10.3¢ | 9.9¢ | 9.8¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $15 | 100% | ||||
| Sunflare 12 | 10.6¢ | 10.2¢ | 10.1¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $15 | 100% | ||||
| CIRRO PLANS | |||||||||||
| Smart Value 12 Online | 12.4¢ | 8.3¢ | 9.2¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $200 | 0% | ||||
| Smart Lock 24 Online | 14.3¢ | 13¢ | 11.8¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $200 | 0% | ||||
| GEXA PLANS | |||||||||||
| Gexa Saver Freedom 36 | 12.4¢ | 12.1¢ | 11.9¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $295.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Premium 24 | 13.7¢ | 13.4¢ | 8.2¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $295.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Supreme 24 | 16.2¢ | 7.4¢ | 11.4¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $295.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Freedom 12 | 12.4¢ | 12.1¢ | 11.9¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver 12 | 17.0¢ | 7.2¢ | 11.8¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Premium 12 | 13.8¢ | 13.4¢ | 8.3¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Supreme 12 | 15.6¢ | 6.8¢ | 10.9¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Superb Saver 12 | 18.4¢ | 14.5¢ | 7.6¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Deluxe 12 | 15.4¢ | 5.0¢ | 9.9¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| GREEN MOUNTAIN PLANS | |||||||||||
| Pollution Free e-Plus 36 Preferred | 11.3¢ | 11¢ | 10.8¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $250 | 0% | ||||
| Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred | 11.4¢ | 11.1¢ | 10.9¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $200 | 0% | ||||
| Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Preferred | 11¢ | 10.6¢ | 10.4¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150 | 0% | ||||
| JUST PLANS | |||||||||||
| Just Energy Web Plan - 24 | 10.4¢ | 10.4¢ | 10.4¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $175 | 0% | ||||
| Just Energy Web Plan - 12 | 10.5¢ | 10.5¢ | 10.5¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $175 | 0% | ||||
| PULSE POWER PLANS | |||||||||||
| Texas Saver 36 | 15.7¢ | 5.9¢ | 10.5¢ | 36 Months | BillCredit | $125 | 19% | ||||
| Texas Fixed 36 | 10.2¢ | 9.7¢ | 9.4¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $20 | 19% | ||||
| Texas Saver 12 | 15.4¢ | 5.6¢ | 10.2¢ | 12 Months | BillCredit | $125 | 19% | ||||
| Texas Fixed 12 | 10.5¢ | 10¢ | 9.7¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $20 | 19% | ||||
| Texas Green 36 | 10.5¢ | 10¢ | 9.7¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $20 | 100% | ||||
| Texas Green 12 | 10.7¢ | 10.2¢ | 9.9¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $20 | 100% | ||||
| RELIANT PLANS | |||||||||||
| Truly Free Weekends 12 | 14.5¢ | 14.1¢ | 13.9¢ | 12 Months | Indexed | $150 | 0% | ||||
| Truly Free Nights 12 | 14.5¢ | 14.1¢ | 13.9¢ | 12 Months | Indexed | $150 | 0% | ||||
| Secure Advantage 12 | 14.1¢ | 11.7¢ | 11.5¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150 | 5% | ||||
| Truly Free 7 Days 12 | 14.5¢ | 14.1¢ | 13.9¢ | 12 Months | Indexed | $150 | 0% | ||||
| TRI-EAGLE PLANS | |||||||||||
| SMART Energy 24 | 11.2¢ | 10.7¢ | 10.4¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| SMART Energy 36 | 11¢ | 10.5¢ | 10.2¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| Eagle 36 | 10.6¢ | 10.1¢ | 9.8¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| Eagle 24 | 10.6¢ | 10.1¢ | 9.8¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| Eagle 12 | 11.2¢ | 10.7¢ | 10.4¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| Green Eagle 24 | 10.9¢ | 10.4¢ | 10.1¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 100% | ||||
| Green Eagle 36 | 11¢ | 10.5¢ | 10.2¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 100% | ||||
| Green Eagle 12 | 11.5¢ | 11¢ | 10.7¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 100% | ||||
