FAQ Category: How this works - Choosing and Switching

Fixed pricing allows you to lock in the rate you pay for electricity with a contract for a given time period, usually 3–60 months (depending on your selection). Variable pricing, also known as month-to-month pricing, may fluctuate with the energy markets. There is no contract in a variable plan. Your pricing could go up, stay the same, or even go lower, all of which is out of your control and is determined by the energy company offering the variable plan.

Renewable content is the percentage of your electricity that is generated from renewable resources, such as wind, solar, or hydro electric dams. It’s your option, and if it’s important to you that you lower your carbon footprint, be sure that your filter those plans that help you accomplish that goal.

ComparePower is unlike any other energy comparison experience ever created. Built in Texas, by Texans, for Texans. We have made every attempt to give you an unmatched shopping experience where available plans are filtered and sorted only by those options that you choose and control. If you find there are too many plans to choose from, use the filters on the left of the plans page to narrow your search and target in on those plans that meet your needs, or contact us using the chat feature.

This one is easy – just select your sorting preference in the drop down menu and watch the magic happen.