Managing Your Texas Electric Bill
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Understand your electricity bill, lower your costs, and avoid common pricing traps like the 2,000 kWh benchmark.
High bill? Check your rate first—many Texans overpay by 20-40% simply because they're on an old or expired plan. Switching providers is free and takes minutes.
Lower Your Bill With These Plans
Competitive rates that could reduce your monthly costs
Why Is My Texas Electric Bill So High? Troubleshooting 2026
Texas electric bills average $177/month but spike to $300+ in summer. The 8 most common causes: wrong rate plan, AC overuse, TDU charges (Oncor, CenterPoint), poor insulation, phantom loads, peak pricing, and billing errors. Compare rates on ElectricRates.org to fix the #1 cause.
Why Texas Electricity Rates Differ at 1000 kWh: Explained
That 8.5¢/kWh rate on Power to Choose looks great until you get your bill and it says 11.2¢. Here is why advertised rates rarely match your actual bill and how to find your true cost.
Understanding Your Texas Electric Bill: Line-by-Line Guide
Learn what every charge on your Texas electricity bill means and how to spot overcharges.
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