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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
6 New Power Special Discount Rates (unit of Shell Energy)
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| New Power Texas - Power of Credit 36 | 36 Months | 15.3 ¢/kWh |
| New Power Texas - Power of Credit 24 | 24 Months | 15.7 ¢/kWh |
| New Power Texas - Power of Credit 12 | 12 Months | 17.6 ¢/kWh |
| New Power Texas - Power of One 24 | 24 Months | 23.8 ¢/kWh |
| New Power Texas - Power of One 36 | 36 Months | 24 ¢/kWh |
| New Power Texas - Power of One 12 | 12 Months | 27 ¢/kWh |
- These rates are for Oncor service areas.
- Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Call a New Power operator directly to help you choose a discount rate plan at 866-505-0115.
11 Gexa Energy 60-Day Guarantee Plans & Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Gexa Saver Deluxe 24 | 24 Months | 12.9 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 12 Months | 14.1 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver Deluxe 12 | 12 Months | 14.4 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver 12 | 12 Months | 14.6 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver Value 12 | 12 Months | 17.1 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Energy Saver 36 | 36 Months | 17.9 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver Freedom 36 | 36 Months | 18.4 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Energy Saver 24 | 24 Months | 19.1 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver Premium 12 | 12 Months | 20.1 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Superb Saver 24 | 24 Months | 22.4 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Superb Saver 12 | 12 Months | 23 ¢/kWh |
- These rates are for Oncor service areas.
- Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Talk with a Gexa operator about their cheap plans with a 60-Day Guarantee at 855-639-8212.
6 Rates from 4Change Energy (affiliate of TXU)
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4Change - Maxx Saver Select 24 | 24 Months | 12.9 ¢/kWh |
| 4Change - Maxx Saver Select 12 | 12 Months | 14.9 ¢/kWh |
| 4Change - Charitable Saver 12 | 12 Months | 16.5 ¢/kWh |
| 4Change - Cash Money 12 | 12 Months | 17.5 ¢/kWh |
| 4Change - One Rate 24 | 24 Months | 17.9 ¢/kWh |
| 4Change - One Rate 12 | 12 Months | 18.9 ¢/kWh |
- These rates are for Oncor service areas.
- Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Speak with 4Change Energy, sister company of TXU, about their trusted no-gimmick plans at 888-366-7291.
6 Reliant Energy Trusted Plans & Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Reliant - Truly Free Weekends 100% Solar 24 | 24 Months | 20.1 ¢/kWh |
| Reliant - Truly Free Nights 100% Solar 24 | 24 Months | 20.1 ¢/kWh |
| Reliant - Truly Free Flex Days 100% Solar 24 | 24 Months | 20.1 ¢/kWh |
| Reliant - Basic Power 18 | 18 Months | 23.7 ¢/kWh |
| Reliant - Conservation 12 | 12 Months | 24.5 ¢/kWh |
| Reliant - Basic Power 12 | 12 Months | 24.7 ¢/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 about their “free electricity” plans at 833-339-0416.
0 Green Mountain Energy Plan & Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|
- 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 “free electricity” plans at 833-339-0421.
2 Payless Power No Deposit Plans and Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Payless Power - Premier 12 - No Deposit & No Credit Check | 12 Months | 21.5 ¢/kWh |
| Payless Power - Simple 6 - No Deposit & No Credit Check | 6 Months | 21.8 ¢/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.
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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| GEXA PLANS | |||||||||||
| Gexa Energy Saver 24 | 19.4¢ | 19.1¢ | 18.9¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $295.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Energy Saver 36 | 18.2¢ | 17.9¢ | 17.7¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $295.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Freedom 36 | 18.7¢ | 18.4¢ | 18.2¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $295.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Deluxe 24 | 23.3¢ | 12.9¢ | 17.8¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $295.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Superb Saver 24 | 26.2¢ | 22.4¢ | 15.5¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $295.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 | 27¢ | 14.1¢ | 20.2¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver 12 | 24.5¢ | 14.6¢ | 19.2¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Value 12 | 15.4¢ | 17.1¢ | 21.9¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Superb Saver 12 | 26.9¢ | 23¢ | 16.1¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Deluxe 12 | 24.8¢ | 14.4¢ | 19.3¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Premium 12 | 20.5¢ | 20.1¢ | 15¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| JUST PLANS | |||||||||||
| Just Energy Web Plan - 24 | 17.5¢ | 17.5¢ | 17.5¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $175 | 12% | ||||
| Base Saver III - 12 | 24.7¢ | 16.8¢ | 20.4¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $175 | 12% | ||||
| Just Energy Web Plan - 12 | 19.5¢ | 19.5¢ | 19.5¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $175 | 12% | ||||
| PULSE POWER PLANS | |||||||||||
| Free Energy Weekends 24 | 18.1¢ | 17.8¢ | 17.6¢ | 24 Months | TimeOfUse | $125 | 21% | ||||
| Free Energy Nights 36 | 16.3¢ | 16¢ | 15.8¢ | 36 Months | TimeOfUse | $125 | 21% | ||||
| Texas Fixed 36 | 15.5¢ | 15¢ | 14.7¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $20 | 21% | ||||
| Free Energy Weekends 12 | 21.5¢ | 21.2¢ | 21¢ | 12 Months | TimeOfUse | $125 | 21% | ||||
| Free Energy Nights 24 | 18.1¢ | 17.7¢ | 17.5¢ | 24 Months | TimeOfUse | $125 | 21% | ||||
| Free Energy Weekends 36 | 16.4¢ | 16¢ | 15.9¢ | 36 Months | TimeOfUse | $125 | 21% | ||||
| Texas Fixed 24 | 16¢ | 15.5¢ | 15.2¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $20 | 21% | ||||
| Free Energy Nights 12 | 21.5¢ | 21.2¢ | 21¢ | 12 Months | TimeOfUse | $125 | 21% | ||||
| Texas Fixed 12 | 17.1¢ | 16.6¢ | 16.3¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $20 | 21% | ||||
| Texas Green 36 | 15.9¢ | 15.4¢ | 15.1¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $20 | 100% | ||||
| Texas Green 24 | 16.4¢ | 15.9¢ | 15.6¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $20 | 100% | ||||
| Texas Green 12 | 17.5¢ | 17¢ | 16.7¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $20 | 100% | ||||
| RELIANT PLANS | |||||||||||
| Basic Power 12 | 27.1¢ | 24.7¢ | 24.5¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150 | 12% | ||||
| Conservation 12 | 25.3¢ | 24.5¢ | 25¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150 | 12% | ||||
| Truly Free Weekends 100% Solar 24 | 20.5¢ | 20.1¢ | 19.9¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $295 | 100% | ||||
| Truly Free Nights 100% Solar 24 | 20.5¢ | 20.1¢ | 19.9¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $295 | 100% | ||||
| Truly Free Flex Days 100% Solar 24 | 20.5¢ | 20.1¢ | 19.9¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $295 | 100% | ||||
| TRI-EAGLE PLANS | |||||||||||
| Eagle 36 | 19.7¢ | 19.2¢ | 18.9¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| Savvy Value 36 | 20.2¢ | 19.7¢ | 17.9¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| Sure Value 36 | 21.4¢ | 17.9¢ | 19.1¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| Savvy Value 24 | 21.2¢ | 20.7¢ | 18.9¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| Savvy Value 12 | 22.8¢ | 22.3¢ | 20.5¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| Eagle 24 | 20.7¢ | 20.2¢ | 19.9¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| Sure Value 24 | 22.4¢ | 18.9¢ | 20.1¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| Eagle 12 | 22.3¢ | 21.8¢ | 21.5¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| Sure Value 12 | 24¢ | 20.5¢ | 21.7¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
| Green Eagle 36 | 20.3¢ | 19.8¢ | 19.5¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 100% | ||||
| Green Eagle 24 | 21.2¢ | 20.7¢ | 20.4¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 100% | ||||
| Green Eagle 12 | 22.8¢ | 22.3¢ | 22¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 100% | ||||
