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Switch Electricity Providers and Save

Switch Electricity Providers and Save

Some electricity plans have different discounts, fees, and pricing tiers that may or may not apply each month depending on your usage.

Before you switch service providers, predict what your electricity bill will cost you every month of the year.

ComparePower will calculate each month’s bill for every plan and show the total cost for all bills combined. Now that is powerful!

Did you know: The average fixed-rate residential electricity costs $0.12 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in Texas.

Prices are on the rise in Texas…

Lock in a fixed-rate energy plan to avoid surprises on your bill ⤵️

I love how I was able to put in my actual monthly usage rather than sticking to the 500 kWh to 1000 kWh. A lot of companies offer a bill credit at 1000 but I only use around 900 per month, so I needed a better estimate for MY usage. Once I chose my plan, the process to place the order was fast and completely stress free. It took minutes and I had my answer immediately. I highly recommend this website for shopping for power and will definitely use it again.
AP (TX, United States)

How to switch & save

Shopping for electricity without understanding your home’s kilowatt-hour (kWh) usage could cost you hundreds in Texas.

The #1 most important thing to know is your home's energy usage. 

This quick 2-minute video explains why shopping with your usage is so important.

Easy site to use. I was able to plug in my usage history from the past year to find the right plan for me and my family. We found a plan that was hundreds of dollars less than we spent last year, and we were set up within minutes.
Christopher B. (TX, United States)

Switch away to savings in minutes ⚡️

Introducing the “Power TACO”™

If you input all 12 months of usage history, we will show you the Total Annual Cost of Ownership. We call this the Power TACO™.

Comparing electricity companies with your home’s annual usage profile can save hundreds on your electric bill.

Shop with your usage and switch to the right energy plan in four simple steps.

Total Time: 10 minutes

Get your home’s kWh usage.

Gather your home’s historical usage profile (kWh usage) month by month for the past 12 months. It’s ok if you don’t have all 12 months. The more months the better.
Enter kWh usage ComparePower’s usage calculator.

Enter your historical usage month by month into the historical usage calculator.
Compare energy plans and rates for your specific usage.

Click on Compare Rates to compare competing energy company rate plans based on your home’s custom usage.
Pick a plan and enroll online.

Enroll online on ComparePower in 5 minutes.

Supply:

Get your home’s historical kWh usage month by month from your electricity providers online dashboard.

Tools:

ComparePower’s historical usage calculator also know as the Power TACO.

Materials: A computer, tablet or mobile phone with internet access.

A few minutes could save you hundreds 💸

kWh Usage Pricing Calculator

Input as many months of usage history as you can gather, then click “Compare Rates“.

If you can’t find your usage history, you can still compare rates by home size by entering just your zip code at the top of this page.

Moving or Switching?

Are you moving in, or are you just looking to switch to a new electric company?

House or Apartment?

Is this for a House or an Apartment?

What’s your usage?

Enter your own monthly usage history:

Some plans have different discounts, fees, and pricing tiers that may or may not apply each month depending on your usage.

ComparePower will calculate each month’s bill for every plan and show total cost for all bills combined.

Click on each month above to input as much usage data as you have. Then press the “compare rates” button.

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Things to consider...

Why is comparing monthly plan cost based on your usage so important?

Electricity companies advertise their best “price per kWh” rates based on an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 or 2000 kWh). But you don’t use exactly 1000 kWh or exactly 2000 kWh. No one does.

This advertised “price per kWh” doesn’t apply the same in different households that use different amounts of energy. It’s not the same as gasoline pricing where the “price per gallon” applies to every gallon.

Buy 1 gallon or 10, it’s all the same price per gallon.

This is simply not the case with electricity. Every plan has a different equation used to calculate your monthly bill. The math is complicated.

At ComparePower, that math has already been done for you for every plan. We show you total monthly energy costs for all the plans based on your expected monthly usage.

This way you can be confident you aren’t signing up for a low advertised rate but instead choose a rate based on costs for your usage. That’s real power.

How can I find out how much I expect to use?

Moving?

choose a usage based on home size, or
Not sure? Click here use our estimator tool

Switching?

look at your past bills and click here to enter your estimated monthly usage or
Have your usage history for past bills? Click here to leverage our most powerful tool and shop based on your usage history.

Terms / Contracts

What contact terms interest you?

Show All Fixed Term Only No Contract Only

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If you move out before your fixed-rate contract is up, don’t worry. You will NOT be charged an early termination fee if you cancel your service because you are moving. Texas law!

Things to consider...

Will I be charged a fee if I move out or cancel service before the end of my contract?

Texas law states that in the event of a move out, energy companies cannot charge a contract “early termination fee”.

This enables you to choose any term contract you like without fear of being charged a large fee if you have to move.

If you enter into a contract and switch providers (not move, but switch providers at the same address) more than 14 days early of your contract’s expiration, you will be charged an early termination fee.

So, don’t worry about your lease length or if you have to move. Just be sure to not switch providers before 14 days early of your contract expiration. You can determine you expiration date by calling your provider, or it may be printed on your bill.

How important is “Going Green”?

Green Energy is energy generated from renewable resource like wind and solar.

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Things to consider...

What is “Going Green” with energy?

Green Energy, also called Renewable Energy or Renewable Energy Content, is energy generated by Wind, Hydroelectric Dams, Solar Panels, etc.

As opposed to Coal or Nuclear processes, these Green Resources are easily replenished and take less of a toll on Earth’s ecosystem.

How does my choice make an impact?

When you elect to purchase 100% Green Energy the amount of energy your home uses is added back into the Energy Grid by renewable resources only (Wind, Hyrdoelectric, Solar, etc.)

The electricity itself is the same, you are just ensuring that the method used to generate it takes less of a toll on our natural resources.

Estimator Tool

1. Size of home:

2. Number of residents:

3. Your energy habits:

Approximate monthly kWh usage:

690 kWh

Disclaimer: This tool is for approximation purposes only. Accuracy is not guaranteed or implied.

The approximated monthly usage is based on an average over 12 months. Air conditioning and heating costs can vary and often account for up to 50 percent of your home’s energy use during different seasons.

Factors such as size of your home, weather, construction, heating and cooling equipment type, insulation, and family living habits will influence your actual usage.

Switch Your Electricity Company the Right Way

Read this now to learn how to choose the right energy plan for your home when switching energy companies in Texas.

Did you know electricity plans in Texas are priced according to how much energy you use each month?

That’s right. The amount of energy you use each month dictates the rate you pay for energy that month.

This is why it is very important to understand your monthly energy consumption when shopping for a new electricity plan in Texas.

To determine the best plan for your home, you need to understand how much energy you use in any given month.

By the end of this short exercise, you’ll know how to compare electricity plan options by total annual cost instead of buying into advertised “teaser” rates.

Find your previous month’s energy bills or log into your existing energy company website. Write down, month-by-month, how many kilowatt-hours of energy you consumed last year.

It is OK if you do not have all 12 months of usage. Gather as many months as you can find. The more months, the better.

If you can’t find your usage history, you can still compare rates by home size by entering just your zip code at the top of this page.

Make an Informed Energy Decision

We’ll show you how to make an informed decision when it comes to choosing the best energy company plan for your home.

Is your electricity contract expiring or expired? You do now have to renew your electricity contract with your provider.

Renewal offers are rarely your best deal. Learn how electricity contract renewals work in Texas and what you can do to save money on your electricity bill.

Is your electricity bill too high? If you’re confused by all the different energy companies and electricity plans in Texas, you’re not alone.

Many Texans choose their electricity company based on advertisements they see on TV, brand recognition, or recommendations from friends and family.

Knowledge is power. Blindly deciding on your energy company without first knowing how to shop for the best electricity plan can end up costing you and your family a lot more money.

Next, we’ll show you step-by-step how to shop for the best plan so you can put your hard-earned money to better use than giving it away to an energy company that sold you the wrong plan for your needs.

Shopping for your business? Get a custom energy quote for your business from over 30 competing electricity companies in minutes.

Predictability is Power

Some electricity plans have different discounts, fees, and pricing tiers that may or may not apply each month depending on your usage.

ComparePower will calculate each month’s bill for every plan and show the total cost for all bills combined. Now that is powerful!

Find the right energy company and your best electricity plan in four simple steps.

Gather your home’s historical kWh usage month by month for the past 12 months. It’s OK if you don’t have all 12 months. The more months, the better.
Enter your historical usage month by month into the calculator below.
Click on “Compare Rates” to compare competing light company rate plans based on your home’s custom usage.
Enroll online or over the phone in about 5 minutes.

How to determine your kWh Usage for a new home

What if you’re moving into a new home and do not have past or historical usage?

The best way to shop for an energy plan in Texas is still by estimating your anticipated monthly usage.

This Online Electricity Usage Calculator will help you estimate your new home’s approximate energy usage.

Start electricity service for your home in Texas today.

If you can’t determine your usage, you can still compare rates by home size by entering just your zip code at the top of this page.

It is your turn to save

We’ve shown you how a few simple steps can help find the best electricity plan for your home.

Many users of this advanced way of shopping have reported saving over $2000 a year on their electric bills. That’s real money saved.

Find real savings on your electricity bill 💸

Switch Energy Providers FAQs

How can I switch providers and save money in Texas?

To determine the best plan for your home you need to understand how much energy you use in any given month and compare rates with your home’s annual usage profile.

If you are comparing energy plans based on the advertised teaser rates you are very likely overpaying for power.

Find the right electricity provider for your home by using the kilowatt-hour usage of your home on ComparePower and say goodbye to overpaying for electricity in Texas forever.

💸 Start saving now with just your zip code.

When is the best time to switch electricity providers in Texas?

Do not let your current electricity contract expire before you switch. When your contract lapses, you’re placed on a variable holdover rate, which can be quite costly when Texas’s energy demand spikes.

You will receive a renewal notice from your provider, but renewal rates are rarely your best option. Shop the market and compare rates.

Find the best rate for YOUR home’s usage on ComparePower, created to cut through the confusion and provide a true apples-to-apples comparison of the most competitive electricity plans from trusted and reliable electricity providers.

⚡️ Switch and save money today in 10 minutes or less.

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Very helpful, Compare Power makes switching providers stress-free.

“I plugged in my kWh usage from this past year & I could’ve been saving tons of money if I would have utilized this site & switched sooner!”

Ashley (TX, United States)

Moving to a new city is stressful, but shopping for an electric company was not!

Moving to a new city is stressful, but shopping for an electric company was not! It took less than 5 minutes to enter my info, compare quotes, and start service. I really like that you could search for renewable energy sources of electricity; it was my first time realizing that green energy was an option in my new area, and I feel good about opting for renewable rather than coal-generated electricity.

Sonia Y. (TX, United States)

I used to use Power To Choose…

“I used to use Power To Choose but this website is so much more user-friendly because it does all the energy calculations for me based on my usage history to find the best plan for our home!”

Natalie W. (TX, United States)