Understand Your EFL (Electricity Facts Lable)

The EFL helps consumers compare electricity plans from different providers to make an informed choice. Reviewing the EFL before signing up for a plan can help avoid unexpected costs.

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Understand your Texas EFL

What is an Electricity Facts Label?

An Electricity Facts Label (EFL) is a document describing the details of a plan. The EFL will show the average electricity rate you will pay at certain usage levels. It will also show you other information like green percentage, base (monthly) charges and an early termination (cancellation) fee.

Where do I find my EFL?

While shopping for a plan, there should be a link labeled "EFL" above the "Sign Up Now" button. When you sign up for a plan, your EFL should also be mailed to you from your electric company.

Video:How to Read Your EFL

Key EFL Terms

This is an amount credited back to your account after reaching a certain usage. If you do not meet the minimum usage, you will not receive this credit and your bill and price per kWh can be much higher. Be careful with these!

The energy charge is how much you will pay the electricity provider per kWh you use.

A monthly cost appended to your bill by your electric provider. Sometimes this only applies when usage is below a certain threshold.

These are fees passed on to your electricity provider from your electric utility. These fees are present regardless of which company you choose.

The amount you will have to pay for cancelling your contract before your term has expired. Does not apply to month-to-month plans.

What kinds of Texas Electricity Plans are there?

Houston - Centerpoint Service Area Plans

Company Term Rate
APG&E 12/months 10.5¢/kWh
4Change Energy 12/months 10.7¢/kWh
Discount Power 12/months 10.9¢/kWh
Chariot Energy 36/months 10.9¢/kWh
Cirro Energy 12/months 10.9¢/kWh
Gexa Energy 12/months 11.0¢/kWh
Frontier Utilities 12/months 11.4¢/kWh
Constellation 5/months 12.5¢/kWh
TriEagle Energy 36/months 12.9¢/kWh
Veteran Energy 12/months 12.9¢/kWh
Rates as of Feb 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM

Dallas - Oncor Service Area Plans

Company Term Rate
APG&E 12/months 10.2¢/kWh
4Change Energy 12/months 10.4¢/kWh
Cirro Energy 12/months 10.5¢/kWh
Discount Power 12/months 10.5¢/kWh
Chariot Energy 36/months 10.6¢/kWh
Gexa Energy 12/months 10.7¢/kWh
Frontier Utilities 12/months 10.9¢/kWh
Veteran Energy 12/months 12.8¢/kWh
Constellation 5/months 12.8¢/kWh
TriEagle Energy 36/months 13.5¢/kWh
Rates as of Feb 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM

Lubbock - LPL Service Area Plans

Company Term Rate
Chariot Energy 36/months 12.2¢/kWh
4Change Energy 24/months 12.7¢/kWh
Gexa Energy 12/months 12.9¢/kWh
Frontier Utilities 12/months 12.9¢/kWh
APG&E 5/months 16.0¢/kWh
Think Energy 12/months 16.6¢/kWh
TXU Energy 12/months 17.0¢/kWh
Champion Energy Services 24/months 17.4¢/kWh
Cirro Energy 12/months 17.8¢/kWh
Reliant 12/months 18.4¢/kWh
Rates as of Feb 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM

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