When shopping for a Texas energy plan, you’ll find several options to choose from on the Texas Electric Rates marketplace. The best electricity plan for you depends on your energy habits, budget, and lifestyle. Each type of plan offers different benefits, such as price stability, green energy, or month-to-month flexibility. Learn more about your options for the best electricity plans in Texas.
Fixed-rate plans
Fixed-rate energy plans offer a consistent rate for your entire contract length. Regardless of fluctuations in the energy market, your rate per kilowatt-hour (kWh) will remain the same. You’ll find various fixed-rate options, including plans with bill credits, usage-based rewards, and 100% renewable energy.
Fixed-rate plans are beneficial for customers who:
- Prefer predictable bills
- Don’t mind signing a longer contract (typically 12-36 months)
- Want protection from seasonal rate changes
Shop this affordable fixed-rate plan: TXU Energy offers a variety of fixed-rate plans, including the Simple Rate 12. This straightforward option helps customers lock in predictable bills.
Here are some of the Simple Rate plan’s key benefits:
- Consistent rates throughout the 12-month term
- Transparent pricing structure
- Protection from price spikes
- Simple billing without hidden fees
Variable-rate plans
Your price on a variable-rate plan fluctuates monthly based on market conditions. While variable-rate plans offer flexibility without a contract, they can result in higher bills during times of peak energy demand or market volatility.
Variable-rate energy plans are a good option for customers who:
- Prefer flexibility instead of being locked into a contract
- Closely track energy usage
- Need a short-term solution
Lock in our best variable-rate plan: TXU Energy offers the Flex Rewards variable-rate plan on our marketplace. Flex Rewards has several key benefits:
- Month-to-month contract with no early termination fees
- 3% cash back rewards opportunity
- Ability to switch providers or plans anytime
Same-day electricity plans
Same-day electricity service is when your provider is able to turn on the lights the same day you sign up for the plan. Same-day electricity plans benefit customers who can’t wait several days or weeks for power.
Many providers on our marketplace offer same-day electricity service, including top companies like 4Change Energy, Gexa Energy, and Reliant Energy. You must sign up before specific cutoff times set by each company to get same-day service for your choice of plan. For a full list of provider cut-off times, visit our guide to same-day electricity.
Time-of-use electricity plans
Time-of-use plans charge different rates for electricity consumption based on the time of day. Prices are typically more expensive during peak demand hours and lower during off-peak periods.
Most time-of-use plans offer benefits like free electricity nights or weekends. Under a time-of-use plan, you won’t be charged for your electricity use during certain time frames. However, it’s important to make sure this setup makes sense with your usage patterns. The energy used during on-peak hours is typically charged at an above-average rate.
Time-of-use plans are a good fit for those who:
- Can shift high-usage activities, such as laundry or charging an electric vehicle, to off-peak periods
- Have flexible routines
- Want potential savings by adjusting energy use to low-rate periods
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