We’ve used your input to create the best electricity rates chart in Texas, which allows you to compare the best electricity plans side by side.
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
5 New Power Special Discount Rates (unit of Shell Energy)
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| New Power Texas - Power of Credit 24 | 24 Months | 8 ¢/kWh |
| New Power Texas - Power of Credit 36 | 36 Months | 8.2 ¢/kWh |
| New Power Texas - Power of One 12 | 12 Months | 21.6 ¢/kWh |
| New Power Texas - Power of One 24 | 24 Months | 21.8 ¢/kWh |
| New Power Texas - Power of One 36 | 36 Months | 22 ¢/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.
5 Gexa Energy 60-Day Guarantee Plans & Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Gexa Saver Deluxe 12 | 12 Months | 7.5 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver 12 | 12 Months | 8.9 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver Value 12 | 12 Months | 13.3 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Saver Premium 12 | 12 Months | 15.1 ¢/kWh |
| Gexa Superb Saver 12 | 12 Months | 16.3 ¢/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.
7 Rates from 4Change Energy (affiliate of TXU)
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4Change - Maxx Saver Bundled 12 | 12 Months | 7.5 ¢/kWh |
| 4Change - Maxx Saver Select 24 | 24 Months | 7.6 ¢/kWh |
| 4Change - Maxx Saver Select 12 | 12 Months | 7.7 ¢/kWh |
| 4Change - Easy Saver 12 | 12 Months | 9 ¢/kWh |
| 4Change - Charitable Saver 12 | 12 Months | 10.9 ¢/kWh |
| 4Change - Helpful Saver 24 | 24 Months | 10.9 ¢/kWh |
| 4Change - Green Saver 12 | 12 Months | 11.5 ¢/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 - Basic Power 36 | 36 Months | 12.1 ¢/kWh |
| Reliant - Conservation 24 | 24 Months | 12.5 ¢/kWh |
| Reliant - Basic Power 24 | 24 Months | 12.7 ¢/kWh |
| Reliant - Basic Power 12 | 12 Months | 13.7 ¢/kWh |
| Reliant - Truly Free Weekends 12 | 12 Months | 15.1 ¢/kWh |
| Reliant - Truly Free Nights 12 | 12 Months | 15.7 ¢/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.
2 Green Mountain Energy Plan & Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred | 24 Months | 13.6 ¢/kWh |
| Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Preferred | 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 Green Mountain Energy operator about their “free electricity” plans at 833-339-0421.
1 Payless Power No Deposit Plans and Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Payless Power - SmarTricity Club Price 12 - Prepaid Plan | 12 Months | 14.6 ¢/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
| Average Monthly Usage | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVIDERS/PLANS | 500 kWh | 1000 kWh | 2000 kWh | Contract Term | Rate Type | Cancel Fee | Renewable Content | ||||
| CIRRO PLANS | |||||||||||
| Smart Lock 24 Online | 14.6¢ | 13.2¢ | 12¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $200 | % | ||||
| Smart Value 12 Online | 14.2¢ | 10.8¢ | 12.1¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150 | 12% | ||||
| Smart Secure 12 | 13.1¢ | 13.1¢ | 13.1¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150 | % | ||||
| GEXA PLANS | |||||||||||
| Gexa Saver 12 | 18.7¢ | 8.9¢ | 13.5¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Deluxe 12 | 17.8¢ | 7.5¢ | 12.3¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Superb Saver 12 | 20.2¢ | 16.3¢ | 9.4¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Premium 12 | 15.4¢ | 15.1¢ | 9.9¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| Gexa Saver Value 12 | 11.6¢ | 13.3¢ | 18.1¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150.00 | 100% | ||||
| GREEN MOUNTAIN PLANS | |||||||||||
| Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred | 14¢ | 13.6¢ | 13.4¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $200 | 100% | ||||
| Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Preferred | 14.5¢ | 14.1¢ | 13.9¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150 | 100% | ||||
| JUST PLANS | |||||||||||
| Just Energy Web Plan - 24 | 12.5¢ | 12.5¢ | 12.5¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $175 | 12% | ||||
| Just Energy Web Plan - 12 | 12.9¢ | 12.9¢ | 12.9¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $175 | 12% | ||||
| Base Saver III - 12 | 15.7¢ | 7.9¢ | 11.5¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $175 | 12% | ||||
| PULSE POWER PLANS | |||||||||||
| Texas Green 36 | 12.8¢ | 12.3¢ | 12¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $20 | 100% | ||||
| Texas Green 24 | 13.3¢ | 12.8¢ | 12.5¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $20 | 100% | ||||
| Texas Green 12 | 14¢ | 13.5¢ | 13.2¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $20 | 100% | ||||
| Texas Saver 36 | 18.1¢ | 8.2¢ | 12.8¢ | 36 Months | Bill Credit | $125 | 20% | ||||
| Texas Fixed 36 | 12.3¢ | 11.8¢ | 11.5¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $20 | 20% | ||||
| Texas Saver 24 | 17.9¢ | 8¢ | 12.6¢ | 24 Months | Bill Credit | $125 | 20% | ||||
| Texas Fixed 24 | 12.8¢ | 12.3¢ | 12¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $20 | 20% | ||||
| Texas Fixed 12 | 13.5¢ | 13¢ | 12.7¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $20 | 20% | ||||
| Texas Saver 12 | 17.8¢ | 7.9¢ | 12.5¢ | 12 Months | Bill Credit | $125 | 20% | ||||
| RELIANT PLANS | |||||||||||
| Basic Power 36 | 14.5¢ | 12.1¢ | 11.9¢ | 36 Months | Fixed | $295 | % | ||||
| Basic Power 24 | 15.1¢ | 12.7¢ | 12.5¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $295 | 12% | ||||
| Conservation 24 | 13.3¢ | 12.5¢ | 13¢ | 24 Months | Fixed | $295 | % | ||||
| Truly Free Weekends 12 | 15.5¢ | 15.1¢ | 14.9¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150 | 12% | ||||
| Basic Power 12 | 16.1¢ | 13.7¢ | 13.5¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150 | 12% | ||||
| Truly Free Nights 12 | 16.1¢ | 15.7¢ | 15.5¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $150 | 12% | ||||
| TRI-EAGLE PLANS | |||||||||||
| Eagle 12 | 13.6¢ | 13.1¢ | 12.8¢ | 12 Months | Fixed | $20.00 | 6% | ||||
