Plan types & contracts
Fixed-rate, variable, prepaid, renewable, and time-of-use plans each work differently. Learn contract lengths, renewal rules, and fees so you choose the right plan structure.
Your utility (TDU) still delivers power and handles outages — you choose the retail plan type and contract term. Below is how common Texas plan structures work before you shop live rates:
| EFL checkpoint | What it is for | Statewide live ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | Low-use months and apartments | Enter ZIP |
| 1,000 kWh | The advertised sort column — watch usage credits | |
| 2,000 kWh | Texas summer cooling |
A statewide “top 10” requires live offers by TDU. Enter your ZIP above. Power to Choose vs WattKarma · Why the three columns jump.
Most of Texas has a deregulated electricity market: you get to choose your retail electric provider (REP) — the company you buy electricity from — while your local utility still delivers it over the same poles and wires. Here's how the pieces fit:
Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas, TNMP, or LP&L handles the lines, meters, and outages — that never changes when you switch.
The REP sets your rate and plan terms — that's what you're actually shopping for when you compare.
Changing providers never interrupts your power and usually takes effect at your next meter read.
Every Texas plan comes with an Electricity Facts Label (EFL) that spells out the rate, contract length, and fees. WattKarma pulls these together so you compare real pricing for your address — not a teaser rate.
Enter your ZIP — it takes seconds, and there's no signup to look.
