When was the last time you shopped for electricity? Now might be the perfect time to search for low Texas energy rates. You may be able to save on Texas energy costs before the temperatures rise and you start running your air conditioner daily.
Why should I look for Texas energy rates now?
The average price of residential electricity across the nation has shown an upward trend over the past decade. And as you probably know, things start to heat up across Texas around April. Take a look at the monthly average high temperatures in the state’s major cities:
- Austin — 80°
- Dallas — 77°
- Houston — 78°
- San Antonio — 80°
- El Paso — 79°
During this off-peak season — before demand for electricity rises sky-high and the cost of electricity in Texas increases — you may be able to lock in a lower price. Follow these helpful hints to find low Texas energy rates in your area.
Tips for shopping for Texas energy rates
Keep the following in mind before you enroll in the cheapest electricity plan you see:
1. Check your current plan’s expiration date and early termination fee
The very first thing to do before shopping for electricity is to see when your current electricity plan expires. Because you’re on a contract (unless you have a month-to-month plan), there could be a fee if you switch to a new plan or provider too early.
- If your plan happens to expire in less than 14 days, you can switch to another plan without incurring an early termination fee.
- If your plan expires in the next several weeks, you can keep an eye on electricity rates and make a plan to switch when you’re within 14 days of your contract expiration date.
- If your plan doesn’t expire anytime soon, you can either wait to switch until it’s about to expire or compare rates and determine if you should pay the fee to end your current contract. If the last time you signed a contract your rate was much higher than current rates, it may be worth switching early to lock in a lower rate.
2. Choose a Texas power company you can trust
Not all electricity companies are created equally. Spending some time researching trusted Texas electricity providers now can save you headaches down the road.
Shopping with Everything Energy lets you see plans from trusted providers who have served residents across the state for many years.
3. Consider more than just price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
When you shop for energy, you’ll often see a plan’s price per kWh listed in big numbers. A low cost per kWh price is great. But it doesn’t always tell the whole story. Often, these prices are based on usage of 2,000 kWh or more during a billing cycle. If you use less than this during a billing cycle, you may end up paying a higher price per kWh. (Note: The average U.S. household consumes about 10,500 kWh per year, which works out to 875 kWh per month. Compare your usage over the past 12 months to get a better idea of how many kWh you typically use each month.)
Before enrolling in a plan, be sure to check its Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for any additional fees.
Want to see the average monthly bill amounts for different plans based on your usage history and habits? Try Everything Energy’s easy plan search tool. You can make apples-to-apples comparisons to ensure you’ve taken all charges into account.
4. Think about your electricity needs and usage habits
In addition to helping you find low Texas energy rates, knowing your usage habits can also help you find the plan that best suits your needs.
For instance, consider whether you primarily use electricity during off-peak hours like nights or weekends. If you do, a Time of Use plan could net you lower electricity bills compared to a traditional plan. These plans offer free or discounted rates during off-peak times. This encourages people to shift their electricity usage and ease strain on the electricity grid during peak periods.
Low Texas energy rates are just a few clicks away
You could search many electricity provider sites for low Texas energy rates and evaluate each one individually. Or you could narrow your search down dramatically by using Everything Energy’s search filters to find a great plan for your specific usage history, preferences and needs. Best of all, we do the math for you so you can make direct comparisons and confidently choose a plan.
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