Your insider’s guide to finding the best electricity rates and energy plans in Bedford, Texas
Bedford residents and business owners can use this extensive guide to learn more about affordable electricity options.
Time to read: about 7 min
Sections in this guide:
Click on a section to jump directly to it:
- Bedford Electricity Rates Table (live 24/7 updates)
- Electricity Price Trends in Bedford (average kWh price chart)
- How to find the best energy plan in Bedford (know your usage!)
- Moving to Bedford: Setting up Electricity (how to choose the right plan)
- Switching electricity companies in Bedford (how to choose the best plan)
- Bedford Energy Companies
- No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Bedford
- Bedford Business Electricity Plans
- Bedford Utilities (and how to report a power outage)
Bedford Electricity Rates Table
ComparePower is a service that has provided free assistance to Bedford customers since 2009. With ComparePower, you have the power to choose your home’s electric provider.
The site allows Bedford residents to see every available energy plan in a single, standardized format. ComparePower’s format allows like-to-like comparisons of affordable energy quotes.
Instead of researching quotes for hours, you can use ComparePower to find your next energy plan in a few minutes.
77 Bedford Electric Rates
These live rates for Oncor Electric Delivery service area were updated on . Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Electricity Price Trends in Bedford
Bedford residents benefit from the state’s deregulation of electricity in 2002. This legislative move eliminated the possibility of a monopolized market in most Texas cities.
What does this mean for you? The possibility for significant savings on your energy bill. Electricity providers are competing for your business by offering affordable rates and other incentives.
You can use ComparePower to review hundreds of plans from providers operating in Bedford. Once you find your next plan, you can stay on the site to complete the signup process.
Average Electricity Rates in Bedford, Texas
This chart is compiled using data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA.GOV).
The average price for electricity in Texas in 2017 was 11.4 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
There are fixed-rate plans for Bedford residents on ComparePower with rates as low as $0.07.
How to find the best energy plan in Bedford
#1 rule: Know Your Usage!
As you search for a new electricity provider, it’s important that you know your monthly usage rate. Why? Because providers use a standardized rate for all of their quotes.
You might fall into the group of consumers who actually use this rate per month. More than likely, you use more or less than the quoted rate.
This means that the quoted price is unlikely to represent what will appear on your actual bill.
ComparePower levels the playing field by customizing quotes based on your actual usage. The rates presented by ComparePower are updated based on provider information and show you how much you can expect to spend each month.
If you can’t find previous bills or meter readings, take your best guess at monthly usage. This isn’t a perfect solution, but you’ll avoid picking a provider who charges you more than you’d like to spend.
Moving to Bedford: Setting up Electricity
Important: If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Bedford, you’ll need to get the previous 12 months of energy usage for your new home to get the best rate.
An easy way to find previous usage in a new property is to ask the landlord or previous owner. This information might require some research but will help you save in the long run.
ComparePower will do the math instantly to help you find the right plan for your home’s usage needs.
Note: If you can’t obtain usage history, you can estimate your monthly usage instead. Utilize the “Help Me Choose” tool when you enter your zip code below and ComparePower will help you evaluate your home’s usage.
Switching electricity companies in Bedford
Each year presents an opportunity to shop around for cheap electricity rates. The end of your electricity contract also means a chance for your provider to raise your rate. Shopping around for a new provider is a good idea if you want to save money each year.
Switching is simple because:
- You don’t have to call your current provider to cancel.
- No one comes to your house.
- There is no disruption in your electricity.
- It takes just minutes.
When you make the switch, your new electricity company will handle everything for you including ending service with your previous provider.
There is no loss of power when you switch because electricity in Bedford is delivered by the Oncor Transmission and Distribution Utility.
The wires and poles that deliver electricity to your home do not change when you switch electricity providers.
A few considerations can help you decide whether to make the switch:
- Texas state law allows cancellation within 14 days of contract ending without penalty
- Most plans allow establishment of future starting dates 60 days prior to the date
- A cheaper plan might make early termination penalties worthwhile
Bedford Energy Companies
Looking for a great electric company in Bedford?
You can sign up for service with some great companies such as TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy and more.
Click on the company of your choice to view rates, learn more, or sign up.
| Energy Companies in Bedford | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| 4Change Energy | 855-550-6663 |
| Champion Energy | 877-653-5090 |
| Direct Energy | 855-307-6915 |
| First Choice Power | 888-458-6877 |
| Green Mountain | 844-854-2257 |
| Discount Power | 855-236-1309 |
| Reliant | 855-887-2194 |
| Frontier Utilities | 866-763-5084 |
| Cirro Energy | 844-417-7179 |
| Constellation | 855-798-2889 |
| Gexa Energy | 855-639-8210 |
| TXU Energy | 866-603-1533 |
| Payless Power | 855-854-8482 |
| Pulse Power | 855-652-1045 |
No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Bedford
Energy companies serving Bedford might require deposits prior to establishing electricity plans. This requirement can be related to credit checks or account status. No matter the reason, you shouldn’t settle for an electricity plan requiring a deposit.
ComparePower increases transparency in the search for affordable electricity. The site shows you no-deposit plans as well as plans requiring deposits. ComparePower also notes additional fees and charges that can alter your quoted rate.
Once you find a no-deposit plan, it’s easy and fast to sign up for service.
Deposit Waivers
You may be eligible to have the deposit waived if you meet one of the following criteria.
A residential customer or applicant may be deemed as having established satisfactory credit if:
- The customer has been a customer of any REP or an electric utility within the two years prior to the request for electric service; is not delinquent in payment of any such electric service account, and during the last 12 consecutive months of service was not late in paying a bill more than once.
- The customer or applicant possesses a satisfactory credit rating obtained through a consumer reporting agency, as defined by the Federal Trade Commission.
- The customer or applicant is 65 years of age or older and the customer is not currently delinquent in payment of any electric service account.
- The customer or applicant has been determined to be a victim of family violence.
- The customer is medically indigent.
The requirements above are directly from the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 – Credit Requirements and Deposits.
Note: For any of the situations above, you must first complete your order an energy plan on ComparePower before you can obtain a waiver for your deposit.
After you’ve placed your order, you will receive an email with instructions as well as contact information for your new energy company.
Important: You must send your waiver information by email, phone, fax or mail to your new energy company (not to ComparePower).
As soon as your energy company receives your documentation, they will let you know that they’ve sent a request for your energy service to begin.
Remember, your energy company will not start your electric service until you satisfy any deposit requirement (you pay or receive a waiver).
If you have any questions on deposit waivers, you can contact us. One of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible.
Bedford Business Electricity Plans
Bedford’s business community represents diverse industries. The largest employers in the city include Walmart, Warrantech, and Carter BloodCare. Your business also benefits from its location between Dallas and Fort Worth.
The state’s deregulated energy market is beneficial to business owners as much as residential customers. Your business needs to keep overhead costs like energy low to maximize profit.
ComparePower helps Bedford businesses maintain affordable electricity rates. The site gathers sealed bids from commercial energy providers serving the city. From there, you can identify the right bid for you and sign up in minutes.
Click here to get competing quotes for your business electricity.
Bedford Utilities
Electricity
To learn more about Smart Meters, or to download you Electricity Usage, visit Smart Meter Texas.
To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Bedford, call or visit the Oncor Utility company: 1-800-242-9113
Gas
For gas service in Bedford, call or visit ATMOS Energy at 1-888-286-6700.
Garbage/Recycling Pickup
In Bedford, garbage, sewer, and recycling services are included with your water utilities bill from the City of Bedford.
Water
The City of Bedford’s Public Works Department is a public utility owned by the City of Bedford, TX.
Customer Care: 817-952-2200
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
24 Hour Emergency Service 817-952-2127: call if you suspect a water main break, water leak, sewer overflow, or water contamination.
Other utility service areas in Texas
Not in the Oncor Service area? Search low electricity rates by service area and local utility company.
Click on your Texas Distribution Utility (TDU) below to compare electricity rates in your service area.
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