There are more than 150 residential electricity plans in Bedford, but having so many options can be overwhelming. Many plans offer predictable fixed rates for 12 months or more, but there are also plans with tiered rates and other “pricing gimmicks,” which can surprise you with a high bill if you’re not careful. Our energy experts have analyzed dozens of electricity rates in Bedford to provide you with top recommendations. When energy shopping, note that the average electricity rate in Texas is 14.96 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), according to September data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The Texas average is lower than the U.S. average of 16.83 cents per kWh, per the EIA.
How To Choose The Best Bedford Electricity Plan
Bedford is part of the Texas deregulated electricity market, which allows home and business owners to choose their electricity providers. Having the power to choose your energy provider also comes with no small amount of responsibility. Some energy providers advertise low rates and power bill credits if you meet specific requirements. However, these companies may charge hefty rates if you don’t meet those requirements. Before enrolling in any energy plan, we recommend reading its electricity facts label (EFL) for a detailed breakdown of the plan’s charges and contract terms.
Our team recommends straightforward fixed-rate electricity plans with a contract term of at least 12 months since they offer predictable power bills over time.
- Texas electricity rates tend to follow a seasonal pattern, normally reaching their lowest points in spring and fall.
- If you enroll in a 12-month plan during one of these seasons, it ends in the same month the following year, allowing you to re-up when prices should have dropped again.
- You can also find 24 and 36-month fixed-rate plans, which sometimes offer lower rates than 12-month plans.
We recommend checking your monthly energy usage before comparing electricity plans. If you don’t have your latest power bills at hand, you can download your consumption from Smart Meter Texas. Electricity plans advertise average rates at three usage levels: 500 kWh, 1,000 kWh and 2,000 kWh per month. If you know your average energy usage, you can compare electricity rates at the correct consumption level. Review your rates for an entire year to account for seasonal fluctuations in consumption.
Compare No-Surprise Energy Plans in Bedford
Here, we compare Bedford electricity plans that offer fixed rates during a 12-month contract term, making your monthly power bills more predictable. The dollar amount on your electricity bill can increase or decrease based on your consumption, but your price per kilowatt-hour remains more consistent than in a low-rate bill credit or tiered-rate plan. We recommend these plan options for competitive rates and predictable energy bills.
Provider | Plan Name | Est. Monthly Bill | Rate (¢/kWh) | % Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rhythm Energy | Simply Select 12 | $155 | 15.5 | 100% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Budget Saver 12 | $152 | 15.2 | 30% |
Tri-Eagle Energy | Simple Savings 12 | $148 | 14.8 | 9% |
4Change Energy | One Rate 12 | $157 | 15.7 | 9% |
Veteran Energy | Secure 12 | $157 | 15.7 | 7% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Light Saver 12 | $160 | 16 | 100% |
Reliant Energy | Reliant Power On 24 Plan | $145 | 14.5 | 20% |
Payless Power | 12 Month - Prepaid | $182 | 18.2 | 26% |
TXU Energy | Simple Rate 12 | $182 | 18.2 | 9% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12 | $198 | 19.8 | 9% |
Rates are for a 1,000 kWh usage in Bedford. These numbers are accurate as of Month Year.
Compare The Cheapest Energy Plans in Bedford
The Bedford electricity plans in the table below have the lowest rates at a consumption level of 1,000 kWh per month. However, all these rates only apply if your consumption is at least 1,000 kWh, which is when you earn the bill credits offered in the plans. If there is a single month where your consumption is lower, you can expect much higher rates — exceeding 20 cents per kWh in some cases. We don’t typically recommend bill credit plans due to how unpredictable the monthly energy costs can be.
Provider | Plan Name | Est. Monthly Bill | Rate (¢/kWh) | % Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Budget Power | No Gimmicks 12 | $127 | 12.7 | 33% |
Varsity Energy LLC | Homerun 12 | $128 | 12.8 | 31% |
Frontier Utilities | Frontier Power Saver 12 | $128 | 12.8 | 30% |
Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Choice 12 | $129 | 12.9 | 100% |
True Power | True Value 12 | $130 | 13.0 | 15% |
Southern Federal Power | SoFed Digital Saver Plus - 12 | $131 | 13.1 | 6% |
Ranchero Power | Smart & Fixed - 12 | $134 | 13.4 | 6% |
Chariot Energy | Bright Nights 12 | $135 | 13.5 | 100% |
BKV Energy | Daisy 12 | $135 | 13.5 | 29% |
Rhythm | Simply Choose 12 | $138 | 13.8 | 100% |
Rates are for a 1,000 kWh usage in Bedford. These numbers are accurate as of Month Year.
Note that the energy plans available near you may vary based on your Bedford neighborhood. We recommend shopping for energy plans by ZIP code to ensure you’re comparing plans that are actually available for your home.
Which Electricity Companies Are the Best in Bedford?
Reliant Energy, Green Mountain Energy and TriEagle Energy earn the top three places in our review methodology. According to our July 2024 survey of more than 1,000 Texans, 60% of respondents said that price was their primary concern when shopping for energy. However, you should also consider bill predictability, brand reputation and customer service quality when looking at energy providers. Check out our provider review methodology to learn more about how we rate electricity companies in Texas.
Below are some of the other top Texas electricity providers.
Provider | Phone Number | Reviews | Energy Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
Amigo Energy | 888-469-2644 | Reviews | Rates |
Champion Energy | 844-856-9388 | Reviews | Rates |
Chariot Energy | 844-978-6797 | Reviews | Rates |
Cirro Energy | 866-858-2841 | Reviews | Rates |
Constellation Energy | 888-900-7052 | Reviews | Rates |
Direct Energy | 855-461-9824 | Reviews | Rates |
Discount Power | 866-485-4005 | Reviews | Rates |
Energy Texas | 855-461-1129 | Reviews | Rates |
Express Energy | 833-902-4230 | Reviews | Rates |
4Change Energy | 833-962-0262 | Reviews | Rates |
Flagship Power | 866-891-7839 | Reviews | Rates |
Frontier Utilities | 866-891-7745 | Reviews | Rates |
Gexa Energy | 855-947-3015 | Reviews | Rates |
Green Mountain Energy | 866-950-9564 | Reviews | Rates |
New Power Texas | 866-505-0115 | Reviews | Rates |
NRG | 713 537-3000 | Reviews | Rates |
Just Energy | 866-385-6065 | Reviews | Rates |
Payless Power | 866-702-5033 | Reviews | Rates |
Pulse Power | 888-856-1292 | Reviews | Rates |
Reliant Energy | 866-928-1998 | Reviews | Rates |
Rhythm Energy | 888-774-9846 | Reviews | Rates |
Tara Energy | 713-830-1019 | Reviews | Rates |
TriEagle Energy | 888-996-4602 | Reviews | Rates |
TXU Energy | 855-898-0060 | Reviews | Rates |
Veteran Energy | 888-367-7470 | Reviews | Rates |
Switching Electricity Providers in Bedford
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- Enter your ZIP code to review providers for your Bedford home
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Bedford Plan Types
As of November 2024, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) had listed over 150 electricity plans in Bedford. However, most plans fall into several broad categories. Below are the current most popular plan types in Bedford and across the Lone Star State:
- Fixed-rate electricity plans
- Variable-rate energy plans
- Bill credit plans
- Time-of-use plans
- Renewable energy plans (green energy plans)
- Solar buyback plans
- Prepaid plans (no-deposit plans)
We recommend straightforward, fixed-rate plans as the first option for Bedford homeowners since they offer the most predictable power bills. However, other plan types may be viable depending on your energy usage profile.
For example, if your usage is consistently above 1,000 kWh, you may be able to save with a bill credit plan. Bear in mind that most Texans’ energy usage varies significantly from season to season. Changing usage makes account credits highly likely to cause bill surprise issues in months when your usage dips below the kWh level required to secure the bill credit.
We recommend Payless Power for any Texan considering a prepaid, no-deposit energy plan in Bedford. That said, you may be able to secure greater long-term savings by enrolling in a traditional fixed-rate energy plan with straightforward rates — even if you have to pay a large upfront deposit. Most deposits are refundable after 12 months of on-time payments.
If you have solar panels, we recommend looking for a solar buyback plan that offers fair compensation for your excess energy. However, you should also check the rate you pay when using electricity from the grid, which is typically at night. Many solar buyback plans offer affordable fixed rates during their entire contract term, with the added benefit of being able to sell your excess solar energy back to the grid.
Green Mountain Energy, Reliant Energy and Rhythm Energy are among the electricity providers that offer solar buyback plans in Bedford.
Bedford’s Utility Company
If you live in Bedford, your monthly power bill has charges from two different companies:
- Your chosen retail electricity provider
- Oncor Electric Delivery, which is the local transmission and distribution utility (TDU), also known as the “poles and wires” company
This type of billing applies to all cities and communities in the Texas deregulated electricity market. Hundreds of electricity providers compete to provide energy services for homes and businesses. However, only a single utility company manages the local power grid in any given area. Oncor is the largest TDU in Texas, delivering electricity to more than 13 million customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding areas — including Bedford.
Oncor adds the following fees to all electricity plans in its service area, regardless of their energy rates and fees:
- Base charge: $4.23 per month, regardless of your consumption
- Delivery charge: 5.1893 cents per kWh
When you compare electricity providers in Bedford, their advertised rates typically include Oncor fees, but there may be exceptions. When in doubt, you can always check the electricity facts label (EFL).
Since Oncor is the only “poles and wires” company in Bedford, it is responsible for addressing power outages and other grid issues. If you are affected by a power outage, you should call Oncor directly since your chosen electricity provider has no direct control over the grid.
Bedford Commercial Electricity
Businesses can also choose their electricity providers in the Texas deregulated energy market. Commercial rates are typically lower than residential rates: the average commercial rate in Bedford is 10.3 cents per kWh, but market prices range from around 8 to 13 cents per kWh as of November 2024. Many Texas electricity providers, including Reliant Energy and TXU Energy, offer both residential and commercial plans.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bedford Electricity Rates
What company has the cheapest electricity rate in Bedford?
You can find multiple electricity plans in Bedford with rates below 11.0 cents per kWh at a monthly usage level of 1,000 kWh per month. These are some of the cheapest advertised rates in the deregulated energy market, excluding plans with promotional short-term discounts. Some of these ultra-cheap plans include the following:
- 4Change Energy Maxx Saver Select
- Frontier Utilities Saver Plus
- Gexa Energy Eco Saver Plus
However, keep in mind that these are bill credit plans that charge much higher rates if your monthly usage falls below 1,000 kWh. If you’re looking for the lowest rate that doesn’t depend on bill credits, we recommend the Rhythm Energy Digital Discount 12 plan. You may also want to consider the TriEagle Energy Simple Savings plan, which offers competitive rates and 12, 24 and 36-month terms.
What is a good price for electricity per kWh in Bedford?
We recommend fixed-rate plans for the best electricity rates and predictable monthly bills. If you compare plans that meet this requirement, the best rates in the market typically range from around 13.6 to 16.2 cents per kWh. Although you can find plans with lower advertised rates, they often depend on bill credits that can make your monthly bills unpredictable.
Rhythm Energy, Frontier Utilities and TriEagle Energy have the lowest fixed rates in Bedford. All three companies offer rates below 15 cents per kWh as of December 2024.
Note that commercial electricity rates tend to be cheaper than residential rates because businesses consume significantly more electricity than the average home.
What is the best energy provider in Bedford?
TriEagle Energy is our top-rated electricity provider in Bedford, with a score of 4.7 out of 5.0 stars in our review. Rhythm Energy is another one of our highest-rated options, scoring 4.6 out of 5.0 stars. Both electricity providers offer 12-month plans with affordable electricity and fixed rates. Below are some of our top plan picks from each respective company.
- TriEagle Energy Simple Savings 12
- Rhythm Energy Simply Select 12
Can you get same-day energy in Bedford?
Yes, most electricity providers in Texas can switch your electricity service on the same day. Thanks to the smart meters used in Texas, the switching process is completely digital — with no physical rewiring involved. However, there are some limitations to keep in mind:
- Electricity providers have a cutoff hour for same-day service requests. If you request the change later, you must wait until the next day.
- Same-day electricity is not available on Sundays and holidays.
- You can’t switch plans or companies if your current provider has placed a switchhold on your account. Switchholds typically happen if you have overdue payments or have negotiated a payment plan.
How We Rate and Review Texas Electricity Companies
With dozens of providers and hundreds of plans available in the deregulated Texas market, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Home Energy Club created a comprehensive rating methodology to help Texans cut through the complexity and find the best electricity plan for their needs, whether they’re moving to Texas or looking to switch providers.
We’ve researched dozens of Texas electricity providers and scored them out of 5 stars based on cost, bill predictability, customer satisfaction, brand trust, and plan features. Here’s how those core factors weighed into our ratings:
