Solar Saver 12 Reviews & Rates | Order Online
Solar Saver 12 is a 12 month tiered rate electricity plan from TXU Energy with rates from 11.1 to 28.1 cents per kWh.
Perhaps for this Solar Saver 12, it might be easier to suggest who shouldn't buy this plan. This plan's name and mission statement scream green energy, but it's not a green energy plan. It's also not a solar buyback plan, or anything particularly related to Solar other than the name, as far as I can tell. It's percentage of renewable energy is just 25%, less than the average of any regular electricity plan in Texas.
The Monthly Recurring Charge is 9.95, and the Early Termination Fee is 150.
Rates by City
| Dallas | Houston | Abilene | Corpus | Midland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate @500kwh | 22.3¢ | 22.4¢ | 23.4¢ | 22.3¢ | 24.6¢ |
| Rate @1000kwh | 20.9¢ | 21.0¢ | 22.1¢ | 21.0¢ | 22.8¢ |
| Rate @2000kwh | 15.9¢ | 15.9¢ | 16.9¢ | 16.1¢ | 17.5¢ |
| Monthly Recurring Charge | 9.95 | 9.95 | 9.95 | 9.95 | 9.95 |
| Early Termination Fee | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Electricity Facts Label | EFL | EFL | EFL | EFL | EFL |
| Your Rights as a Customer | YRAAC | YRAAC | YRAAC | YRAAC | YRAAC |
| Terms of Service | TOS | TOS | TOS | TOS | TOS |
Rates for the Solar Saver 12 plan vary by region, due to different infrastructure configurations in various areas. Find your nearest major city, and click 'Check Availability' to verify your address can be served.
Texas law requires that TXU Energy present three 'average' rates to the user, telling you the average cost per kWh at three usages: 500 kWh per month, 1000 kWh per month, and 2000 kWh per month.
Solar Saver 12 Review
Pros and Cons
Pros: Plan has a bill credit. Cons: Plan name might be misleading, plan is expensive.
Our Review
TXU's Solar Saver 12 is somewhat misleading. Normally when we see a plan with "solar" or "sunshine" or anything similar in the name, we assume a 100% green energy plan. And Solar Saver 12 says it's energy supports Texas solar farms. However, looking deeper, it isn't exactly clear how it supports solar farms in any particular way. The plan is only made up of 25% renewable energy, when the state average of every plan is 31%. So it's actually less environmentally friendly than the average electricity plan. Additionally, this plan as a high monthly recurring charge at $9.95, and a high energy charge in general. That's paying a green energy premium for a plan that isn't green energy.
Who should buy this plan
Perhaps for this Solar Saver 12, it might be easier to suggest who shouldn't buy this plan. This plan's name and mission statement scream green energy, but it's not a green energy plan. It's also not a solar buyback plan, or anything particularly related to Solar other than the name, as far as I can tell. It's percentage of renewable energy is just 25%, less than the average of any regular electricity plan in Texas.
Special Features
$30 Bill Credit at 1200 kWh of usage
More Details
TXU's Solar Saver 12 plan is a 12 month, or one year, fixed rate electricity plan. It has a monthly recurring charge of $9.95, and a $150 cancellation fee. The Energy Charge is high compared to the average market electricity plan. There is a bill credit of $30 at 1200 kWh of usage. The percentage of renewable energy in this plan is 25%, less than the 31% average for electricity plans in Texas.
Plan Feature Summary
This table summarizes the plan features of Solar Saver 12.
| Plan Features | Has feature |
|---|---|
| Fixed Energy Charge | |
| Bill Credits | |
| Even Billing | |
| Free Energy | |
| Renewable Green Energy | |
| Solar Buyback | |
| Pre-paid/No Deposit | |
| Requires Paperless | |
| Smart Thermostat |
Who Should Buy Solar Saver 12
We recommend Solar Saver 12 for customers in the categories listed below:
| Plan Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Good For EV Charging | |
| Good For Apartments | |
| Good For Average House | |
| Good For Large House | |
| Good For Homeowners | |
| Good For Renters |
How To Order
SIgning up for Solar Saver 12 is easy and only takes a few minutes. Click the 'Check Availability' button for the area you live in, and you can complete the order online in our secure cart.
To order Solar Saver 12 by phone, contact TXU Energy at 866-773-4159
You do not have to contact your existing provider to cancel service. TXU Energy will take care of all the details to start your service.
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