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Plan
Companion Savings + Benefits 12
10.3
¢
kWh
12 Months
Locked Rate
- 100% Green Energy
$144
monthly bill estimate
- estimate for 1000 kWh usage
or call
call: 833-401-7435
Safe-Rate™ Analysis:
Safe-Rate™ Score: 2.0 out of 10
Our Safe-Rate™ Score for this plan is considered Low.
A lower Safe-Rate™ score indicates more pricing volatility and less predictable bills from month-to-month.
The table below estimates what your average price per kWh would be for different monthly energy usage:
| Monthly Usage | 250 kWh | 500 kWh | 750 kWh | 1000 kWh | 1250 kWh | 1500 kWh | 1750 kWh | 2000 kWh | 2250 kWh | 2500 kWh | 2750 kWh | 3000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price Per kWh | 24.3¢ | 23.3¢ | 23.0¢ | 10.3¢ | 12.7¢ | 14.3¢ | 15.5¢ | 16.3¢ | 17.0¢ | 17.5¢ | 18.0¢ | 18.3¢ |
TruBill™ Estimations:
Using our TruBill™ algorithm, we estimate your monthly electricity bill based on typical home energy usage.
Minimum and maximum bills reflect normal seasonal changes (summer AC vs. mild weather), and the average bill represents the midpoint across those seasonal differences.
| Monthly Usage | Minimum Bill | Maximum Bill | Average Bill | Average Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Homes (500-1,200 sq. ft.) - Apartments, Condos, Starter Homes | ||||
| 250 kWh | $46.36 | $97.75 | $54.00 | $648.00 |
| 500 kWh | $83.71 | $176.48 | $97.00 | $1,164.00 |
| 750 kWh | $114.55 | $241.50 | $133.00 | $1,596.00 |
|
1000 kWh
ⓘ
Total bill credit at this usage: $125. Applies to this usage and all higher usages. Bills are adjusted accordingly. |
$123.35 | $260.06 | $144.00 | $1,728.00 |
| Average Homes (1,300-2,200 sq. ft.) - Typical 3-4 Bedroom Family Homes | ||||
| 1250 kWh | $146.57 | $309.00 | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| 1500 kWh | $193.79 | $408.56 | $226.00 | $2,712.00 |
| 1750 kWh | $240.97 | $508.03 | $281.00 | $3,372.00 |
| 2000 kWh | $288.11 | $607.41 | $335.00 | $4,020.00 |
| Large Homes (2,300-3,500+ sq. ft.) - Multi-AC Homes, Large Families | ||||
| 2250 kWh | $335.72 | $707.78 | $391.00 | $4,692.00 |
| 2500 kWh | $383.33 | $808.16 | $446.00 | $5,352.00 |
| 2750 kWh | $430.87 | $908.40 | $502.00 | $6,024.00 |
| 3000 kWh | $478.55 | $1.00 | $557.00 | $6,684.00 |
Our Assessment:
This is a "Bill Credit" plan, it includes a 16.5¢ per kWh energy charge, which is offset by a $125.00 bill credit if you use at least 1000kWh of energy per month. If you do not qualify for the bill credit, your bill could be larger than expected.
For a more predictable bill, you should choose a "Fixed Rate" plan.
Plan Renewal:
If you order this plan and start it today, you will be up for renewal 12 months from now in December of 2026.Since this plan expires in December, you can take advantage of seasonally lower rates when you renew.
Electricity rates are generally highest from June through September.
- Early Termination Fee: $150
- bill-credit
- 12 Months
Plan
Companion Savings + Benefits 24
10.4
¢
kWh
24 Months
Locked Rate
- 100% Green Energy
$145
monthly bill estimate
- estimate for 1000 kWh usage
or call
call: 833-401-7435
Safe-Rate™ Analysis:
Safe-Rate™ Score: 2.5 out of 10
Our Safe-Rate™ Score for this plan is considered Low.
A lower Safe-Rate™ score indicates more pricing volatility and less predictable bills from month-to-month.
The table below estimates what your average price per kWh would be for different monthly energy usage:
| Monthly Usage | 250 kWh | 500 kWh | 750 kWh | 1000 kWh | 1250 kWh | 1500 kWh | 1750 kWh | 2000 kWh | 2250 kWh | 2500 kWh | 2750 kWh | 3000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price Per kWh | 24.4¢ | 23.4¢ | 23.1¢ | 10.4¢ | 12.8¢ | 14.4¢ | 15.6¢ | 16.4¢ | 17.1¢ | 17.6¢ | 18.1¢ | 18.4¢ |
TruBill™ Estimations:
Using our TruBill™ algorithm, we estimate your monthly electricity bill based on typical home energy usage.
Minimum and maximum bills reflect normal seasonal changes (summer AC vs. mild weather), and the average bill represents the midpoint across those seasonal differences.
| Monthly Usage | Minimum Bill | Maximum Bill | Average Bill | Average Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Homes (500-1,200 sq. ft.) - Apartments, Condos, Starter Homes | ||||
| 250 kWh | $46.58 | $98.20 | $54.00 | $648.00 |
| 500 kWh | $84.14 | $177.39 | $98.00 | $1,176.00 |
| 750 kWh | $115.19 | $242.86 | $134.00 | $1,608.00 |
|
1000 kWh
ⓘ
Total bill credit at this usage: $125. Applies to this usage and all higher usages. Bills are adjusted accordingly. |
$124.21 | $261.87 | $145.00 | $1,740.00 |
| Average Homes (1,300-2,200 sq. ft.) - Typical 3-4 Bedroom Family Homes | ||||
| 1250 kWh | $147.64 | $311.27 | $172.00 | $2,064.00 |
| 1500 kWh | $195.08 | $411.28 | $227.00 | $2,724.00 |
| 1750 kWh | $242.47 | $511.20 | $282.00 | $3,384.00 |
| 2000 kWh | $289.83 | $611.03 | $337.00 | $4,044.00 |
| Large Homes (2,300-3,500+ sq. ft.) - Multi-AC Homes, Large Families | ||||
| 2250 kWh | $337.65 | $711.86 | $393.00 | $4,716.00 |
| 2500 kWh | $385.48 | $812.69 | $449.00 | $5,388.00 |
| 2750 kWh | $433.24 | $913.38 | $504.00 | $6,048.00 |
| 3000 kWh | $481.13 | $1.00 | $560.00 | $6,720.00 |
Our Assessment:
This is a "Bill Credit" plan, it includes a 16.6¢ per kWh energy charge, which is offset by a $125.00 bill credit if you use at least 1000kWh of energy per month. If you do not qualify for the bill credit, your bill could be larger than expected.
For a more predictable bill, you should choose a "Fixed Rate" plan.
Plan Renewal:
If you order this plan and start it today, you will be up for renewal 24 months from now in December of 2027.Since this plan expires in December, you can take advantage of seasonally lower rates when you renew.
Electricity rates are generally highest from June through September.
- Early Termination Fee: $295
- bill-credit
- 24 Months
Plan
Companion Edge + Benefits 12
14.3
¢
kWh
12 Months
Locked Rate
- 100% Green Energy
$159
monthly bill estimate
- estimate for 1000 kWh usage
or call
call: 833-401-7435
Safe-Rate™ Analysis:
Safe-Rate™ Score: 8.7 out of 10
Our Safe-Rate™ Score for this plan is considered Good.
A higher Safe-Rate™ score means more predictable pricing and fewer surprises on your bill.
The table below estimates what your average price per kWh would be for different monthly energy usage:
| Monthly Usage | 250 kWh | 500 kWh | 750 kWh | 1000 kWh | 1250 kWh | 1500 kWh | 1750 kWh | 2000 kWh | 2250 kWh | 2500 kWh | 2750 kWh | 3000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price Per kWh | 20.8¢ | 19.8¢ | 19.5¢ | 14.3¢ | 15.2¢ | 15.8¢ | 16.3¢ | 15.6¢ | 16.0¢ | 16.2¢ | 16.5¢ | 16.7¢ |
TruBill™ Estimations:
Using our TruBill™ algorithm, we estimate your monthly electricity bill based on typical home energy usage.
Minimum and maximum bills reflect normal seasonal changes (summer AC vs. mild weather), and the average bill represents the midpoint across those seasonal differences.
| Monthly Usage | Minimum Bill | Maximum Bill | Average Bill | Average Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Homes (500-1,200 sq. ft.) - Apartments, Condos, Starter Homes | ||||
| 250 kWh | $41.53 | $87.56 | $48.00 | $576.00 |
| 500 kWh | $78.34 | $165.16 | $91.00 | $1,092.00 |
| 750 kWh | $111.91 | $235.93 | $130.00 | $1,560.00 |
|
1000 kWh
ⓘ
Total bill credit at this usage: $50. Applies to this usage and all higher usages. Bills are adjusted accordingly. |
$136.67 | $288.13 | $159.00 | $1,908.00 |
| Average Homes (1,300-2,200 sq. ft.) - Typical 3-4 Bedroom Family Homes | ||||
| 1250 kWh | $165.57 | $349.07 | $193.00 | $2,316.00 |
| 1500 kWh | $203.58 | $429.21 | $237.00 | $2,844.00 |
| 1750 kWh | $240.97 | $508.03 | $281.00 | $3,372.00 |
|
2000 kWh
ⓘ
Total bill credit at this usage: $120. Applies to this usage and all higher usages. Bills are adjusted accordingly. |
$275.40 | $580.61 | $321.00 | $3,852.00 |
| Large Homes (2,300-3,500+ sq. ft.) - Multi-AC Homes, Large Families | ||||
| 2250 kWh | $312.33 | $658.48 | $364.00 | $4,368.00 |
| 2500 kWh | $352.40 | $742.96 | $410.00 | $4,920.00 |
| 2750 kWh | $392.61 | $827.72 | $457.00 | $5,484.00 |
| 3000 kWh | $432.94 | $912.74 | $504.00 | $6,048.00 |
Our Assessment:
This is a "Bill Credit" plan, it includes a 13.0¢ per kWh energy charge, which is offset by a $70.00 bill credit if you use at least 2000kWh of energy per month. If you do not qualify for the bill credit, your bill could be larger than expected.
For a more predictable bill, you should choose a "Fixed Rate" plan.
Plan Renewal:
If you order this plan and start it today, you will be up for renewal 12 months from now in December of 2026.Since this plan expires in December, you can take advantage of seasonally lower rates when you renew.
Electricity rates are generally highest from June through September.
- Early Termination Fee: $150
- bill-credit
- 12 Months
Plan
Companion + Benefits 12
17.8
¢
kWh
12 Months
Locked Rate
- 100% Green Energy
$177
monthly bill estimate
- estimate for 1000 kWh usage
or call
call: 833-401-7435
Safe-Rate™ Analysis:
Safe-Rate™ Score: 10 out of 10
Our Safe-Rate™ Score for this plan is considered Very Good.
A higher Safe-Rate™ score means more predictable pricing and fewer surprises on your bill.
The table below estimates what your average price per kWh would be for different monthly energy usage:
| Monthly Usage | 250 kWh | 500 kWh | 750 kWh | 1000 kWh | 1250 kWh | 1500 kWh | 1750 kWh | 2000 kWh | 2250 kWh | 2500 kWh | 2750 kWh | 3000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price Per kWh | 19.2¢ | 18.3¢ | 17.9¢ | 17.8¢ | 17.7¢ | 17.6¢ | 17.6¢ | 17.5¢ | 17.5¢ | 17.5¢ | 17.5¢ | 17.4¢ |
TruBill™ Estimations:
Using our TruBill™ algorithm, we estimate your monthly electricity bill based on typical home energy usage.
Minimum and maximum bills reflect normal seasonal changes (summer AC vs. mild weather), and the average bill represents the midpoint across those seasonal differences.
| Monthly Usage | Minimum Bill | Maximum Bill | Average Bill | Average Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Homes (500-1,200 sq. ft.) - Apartments, Condos, Starter Homes | ||||
| 250 kWh | $40.01 | $84.35 | $47.00 | $564.00 |
| 500 kWh | $78.21 | $164.89 | $91.00 | $1,092.00 |
| 750 kWh | $115.19 | $242.86 | $134.00 | $1,608.00 |
| 1000 kWh | $152.30 | $321.09 | $177.00 | $2,124.00 |
| Average Homes (1,300-2,200 sq. ft.) - Typical 3-4 Bedroom Family Homes | ||||
| 1250 kWh | $189.41 | $399.33 | $221.00 | $2,652.00 |
| 1500 kWh | $226.52 | $477.56 | $264.00 | $3,168.00 |
| 1750 kWh | $263.67 | $555.89 | $307.00 | $3,684.00 |
| 2000 kWh | $300.65 | $633.85 | $350.00 | $4,200.00 |
| Large Homes (2,300-3,500+ sq. ft.) - Multi-AC Homes, Large Families | ||||
| 2250 kWh | $337.84 | $712.27 | $393.00 | $4,716.00 |
| 2500 kWh | $375.17 | $790.95 | $437.00 | $5,244.00 |
| 2750 kWh | $412.21 | $869.05 | $480.00 | $5,760.00 |
| 3000 kWh | $449.43 | $947.52 | $523.00 | $6,276.00 |
Our Assessment:
This is a "No Gimmicks" Fixed Rate plan which means you have a consistent energy charge of 11.4¢ per kWh no matter how much (or little) energy you use.
You will have more predictable bill based solely on your usage.
Plan Renewal:
If you order this plan and start it today, you will be up for renewal 12 months from now in December of 2026.Since this plan expires in December, you can take advantage of seasonally lower rates when you renew.
Electricity rates are generally highest from June through September.
- Early Termination Fee: $150
- fixed-rate
- 12 Months
Plan
Companion + Benefits 24
18.1
¢
kWh
24 Months
Locked Rate
- 100% Green Energy
$180
monthly bill estimate
- estimate for 1000 kWh usage
or call
call: 833-401-7435
Safe-Rate™ Analysis:
Safe-Rate™ Score: 10 out of 10
Our Safe-Rate™ Score for this plan is considered Very Good.
A higher Safe-Rate™ score means more predictable pricing and fewer surprises on your bill.
The table below estimates what your average price per kWh would be for different monthly energy usage:
| Monthly Usage | 250 kWh | 500 kWh | 750 kWh | 1000 kWh | 1250 kWh | 1500 kWh | 1750 kWh | 2000 kWh | 2250 kWh | 2500 kWh | 2750 kWh | 3000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price Per kWh | 19.5¢ | 18.5¢ | 18.2¢ | 18.1¢ | 18.0¢ | 17.9¢ | 17.8¢ | 17.8¢ | 17.8¢ | 17.8¢ | 17.7¢ | 17.7¢ |
TruBill™ Estimations:
Using our TruBill™ algorithm, we estimate your monthly electricity bill based on typical home energy usage.
Minimum and maximum bills reflect normal seasonal changes (summer AC vs. mild weather), and the average bill represents the midpoint across those seasonal differences.
| Monthly Usage | Minimum Bill | Maximum Bill | Average Bill | Average Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Homes (500-1,200 sq. ft.) - Apartments, Condos, Starter Homes | ||||
| 250 kWh | $40.59 | $85.57 | $47.00 | $564.00 |
| 500 kWh | $79.33 | $167.25 | $92.00 | $1,104.00 |
| 750 kWh | $116.93 | $246.52 | $136.00 | $1,632.00 |
| 1000 kWh | $154.79 | $326.34 | $180.00 | $2,160.00 |
| Average Homes (1,300-2,200 sq. ft.) - Typical 3-4 Bedroom Family Homes | ||||
| 1250 kWh | $192.42 | $405.66 | $224.00 | $2,688.00 |
| 1500 kWh | $230.13 | $485.17 | $268.00 | $3,216.00 |
| 1750 kWh | $267.88 | $564.76 | $312.00 | $3,744.00 |
| 2000 kWh | $305.63 | $644.35 | $356.00 | $4,272.00 |
| Large Homes (2,300-3,500+ sq. ft.) - Multi-AC Homes, Large Families | ||||
| 2250 kWh | $343.26 | $723.68 | $400.00 | $4,800.00 |
| 2500 kWh | $381.18 | $803.63 | $444.00 | $5,328.00 |
| 2750 kWh | $418.83 | $883.00 | $488.00 | $5,856.00 |
| 3000 kWh | $456.64 | $962.73 | $532.00 | $6,384.00 |
Our Assessment:
This is a "No Gimmicks" Fixed Rate plan which means you have a consistent energy charge of 11.7¢ per kWh no matter how much (or little) energy you use.
You will have more predictable bill based solely on your usage.
Plan Renewal:
If you order this plan and start it today, you will be up for renewal 24 months from now in December of 2027.Since this plan expires in December, you can take advantage of seasonally lower rates when you renew.
Electricity rates are generally highest from June through September.
- Early Termination Fee: $295
- fixed-rate
- 24 Months
Rates as of Dec 08, 2025 at 01:49 PM
Companion Energy Electricity Plans
Houston - Centerpoint Service Area Plans
| Plan | Term | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Companion Savings + Benefits 12 | 12/months | 10.3¢/kWh |
| Companion Savings + Benefits 24 | 24/months | 10.4¢/kWh |
| Companion Edge + Benefits 12 | 12/months | 14.3¢/kWh |
| Companion + Benefits 12 | 12/months | 17.8¢/kWh |
| Companion + Benefits 24 | 24/months | 18.1¢/kWh |
Rates as of Dec 08, 2025 at 01:49 PM
Dallas - Oncor Service Area Plans
| Plan | Term | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Companion Savings + Benefits 12 | 12/months | 9.6¢/kWh |
| Companion Savings + Benefits 24 | 24/months | 9.7¢/kWh |
| Companion Edge + Benefits 12 | 12/months | 14.2¢/kWh |
| Companion + Benefits 12 | 12/months | 17.2¢/kWh |
| Companion + Benefits 24 | 24/months | 17.4¢/kWh |
Rates as of Dec 08, 2025 at 01:49 PM
Lubbock - LPL Service Area Plans
| Plan | Term | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Companion Savings + Benefits 12 | 12/months | 11.7¢/kWh |
| Companion Savings + Benefits 24 | 24/months | 11.7¢/kWh |
| Companion Edge + Benefits 12 | 12/months | 15.2¢/kWh |
| Companion + Benefits 12 | 12/months | 18.7¢/kWh |
| Companion + Benefits 24 | 24/months | 18.9¢/kWh |
Rates as of Dec 08, 2025 at 01:49 PM
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Electricity
- What is an ESI ID (Electric Service Identifier)
- kWh (kiloWatt-hours)
- Energy Charge
- Average Rate
- Average Bill
- What is a TDU/ TDSP
- What are TDU / TDSP Fees or 'Delivery Charges'
- Credits
- Usage Credits
- Solar Buyback Credits
- Deposit Refund
- Taxes
- Sales Tax
- Fees
- Early Termination Fee (ETF)
- Late Charges
- Disconnect Fees
- Disconnect Notice Fees
- Reconnection Fees
- Monthly Recurring Charge (MRC)
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