Compare Charlotte Electricity Rates and Companies
Recommended Charlotte Electricity Plans
Compare Charlotte Electricity Rates
We've researched the best providers and plans so you can find a great electricity rate in Charlotte
| Company | Term | Rate |
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| Chariot Energy | 36/months | 10.6¢/kWh |
| APG&E | 14/months | 10.6¢/kWh |
| Frontier Utilities | 12/months | 11.1¢/kWh |
| Gexa Energy | 24/months | 11.2¢/kWh |
| Express Energy | 12/months | 11.2¢/kWh |
| 4Change Energy | 12/months | 11.2¢/kWh |
| Discount Power | 24/months | 12.5¢/kWh |
| TriEagle Energy | 36/months | 13.9¢/kWh |
| Veteran Energy | 36/months | 14.4¢/kWh |
| Constellation | 24/months | 14.8¢/kWh |
When do Electricity Rates Change in Charlotte Change?
As Charlotte moves into winter, you're going to see fixed rate electricity rates drop with the temperature. So if you're looking for cheap Charlotte electricity rates, fall to winter is the best time to to compare Texas electricity rates.
Video - What is The Best Charlotte Electricity Rate (Spring 2025)
How to Switch Your Charlotte Power Company
Finding a new electricity provider in Charlotte is simple. Follow these simple steps to get the lowest electricity rate in Charlotte.
- Compare Charlotte power companies and prices
- Review electricity plan details
- Complete your order
Enter your zip code and compare the latest electricity plans from the best Charlotte electric companies.
Plan details allow you to view the important information about the plan into a way that is easy to understand.
Once you've selected the best plan, order online through our easy to use platform. We're connected directly to every major Texas electricity company. Once complete you'll receive a confirmation email with your order information and your order status.
Charlotte's Best Electricity Companies
TexasElectricityRatings, rates the top electricity companies in Charlotte
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Champion Energy Services |  |
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Payless Power | |
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Constellation |  |
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TriEagle Energy | |
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Reliant | |
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Electricity Plans for Charlotte
- Fixed Rate Plans: Offer a fixed rate per kWh (monthly bill may vary based on usage) for the length of the contract, typically 12 to 36 months.
- Green Energy Plans: Source power from renewable sources such as wind, and solar.
- No Deposit Plans: Electric companies in Charlotte offering no deposit sometimes called prepaid electricity plans; allow customers to pay for their electricity in advance. With a no deposit electricity plan, customers can avoid credit checks, deposits, and avoid disconnection for non-payment.
- Variable Rate Plans: Usually considered as the opposite of fixed rate plans, with these plans the price per kWh will vary month to month.
- Time of Use Plans: Vary the rate per kWh based on the time of day and/or the season. Customers are often charged a higher rate during the day and a lower rate in the evening. Additionally there
- Solar Buy Back Plans: This allows Charlotte homeowners with solar panels earn extra money by selling their surplus electricity to their electricity provider. Often this is in the form of bill credits for electricity that would otherwise go to waste. Electricity companies offering these plans include: Chariot Energy, Rhythm Energy, and Energy Texas.
Charlotte Electricity Outage and Utility Information
If you have a power outage, or any issue with your home's electrical delivery, you should contact your local electric utility for assistance
Centerpoint Energy: 713-207-2222
AEP Central/AEP North: 866-223-8508
Contact the Texas Public Utilities Commission with any other concerns:
PUC Customer Protection, P.O. Austin, TX 787111-3326.
Call 1-888-782-8477
Email the PUCT at customer@puc.texas.gov
Are You Moving to Charlotte?
Texas has a deregulated electricity market. That means Charlotte Electricity Companies compete for your business. Just like cellphone, Internet, Insurance and credit card companies that compete for your business. And just like those businesses there are plenty of ways that Texas electricity companies can take advantage of you, so we've made it easy. We've rated, ranked, and recommend Charlotte's best electricity companies and electricity plans that will make your move easy.
Getting your power turned on in Charlotte is easy. If your home has a smart meter, we can get your power turned on in 4-6 hours. Just enter your zip code to get started.
Compare Local Electric Rates
When shopping for electricity, you will see that rates and plan availability may vary by location. This is due to differences between local utility transmission and delivery fees.
That's why you need to enter your zip code to compare electricity rates in Charlotte.
Compare Business Electricity Rates in Charlotte?
You have the power to choose your Commercial and Small Business Electricity Rates in Charlotte. The Texas Electricity Ratings commercial electricity marketplace is exclusively for business electricity customers looking to start commercial service or compare their existing commercial electricity rates.
Charlotte business electricity rates are some of the lowest in the US and are 20-30% less than residential rates. So, if you're starting a business in Charlotte or just want to compare commercial electricity rates and shop the market for a better rate, you could save thousands each year by shopping for a lower rate.
Commercial Electricity Rates in Charlotte
Renewable and Green Energy Options in Charlotte
Over 30% of the energy produced in Texas is from renewable energy resources such as solar, and wind. In fact, Texas produces more green energy than any other state. And is one of the reasons that Texas has some of the lowest electricity rates in the US.
Every Texas energy provider has about 20% green energy in their mix of energy sources. You can see this in the Fuel Mix section of any Texas Electricity Plan EFL (Electricity Facts Label).
Most Texas electricity companies have a 100% green / renewable energy plan, where 100% of the energy you buy supports renewable energy generators. Some Charlotte electricity companies are exclusively green, where every plan is 100% green and prices and rates support 100% green energy and renewable generation.
The 3 types of renewable energy plans to select from:
- Green energy term plans:
- These are similar to traditional 3 to 12 month term plans with 100% green energy.
- EV Charging Plans:
- Plans targeted at EV owners that are "Time of Use" where you pay low rates at night (between 11PM and 5AM) and a higher rate during the day.
- Solar Buy Back Plans:
- Plans that allow homeowners who own their solar panels to sell excess power back to their provider or offset their electricity bill with excess power generated by their solar panels and may earn bill credits of up to .25 cents per kWh exported back to the grid.
Five Green Electric Plans for Charlotte
| Company | Term | Rate |
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| Chariot Energy | 36/months | 10.6¢/kWh |
| Gexa Energy | 24/months | 11.2¢/kWh |
| Rhythm | 12/months | 15.0¢/kWh |
| Think Energy | 12/months | 15.2¢/kWh |
FAQ: Charlotte Rates, Plans and Providers
What is a cheap TXU Energy electricity rate in Charlotte?
- Clear Deal 12 is the cheapest rate from TXU Energy. It is a 12 month plan with a rate of 15.900 cents per kWh.
You can order the Clear Deal 12 plan here on TexasElectricityRatings without hassling with the state-run powertochoose.org website
What Charlotte Cirro Energy electricity plans are available?
The following rates are available from Cirro Energy
Constellation offers these plans in Charlotte
The following rates are available from Constellation
24 Month Usage Bill Credit 14.80 cents per kWh 12 Month Usage Bill Credit 14.90 cents per kWh 12 Month GREEN Usage Bill Credit 15.20 cents per kWh 12 Month (No Min Usage Fee) 16.40 cents per kWh