Cheap Prepaid Electricity in Texas

Last Updated on April 19, 2023 by Mary Pressler

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What is the Best Prepaid Electricity Rate in Texas?

Texas electricity is as unique as the people that live here. Unlike other states, over 85% of Texans have their choice in energy providers which has led to a marketing frenzy on the web, radio and television. The concept of prepaid electricity in Texas is simple; Pay as you go without a credit verification or contract.

However, prepaid electricity plans are often confusing and have us asking, “What is the cheapest prepaid electric in Texas?”.

We took a close look at popular prepaid electricity plans in Texas using Electricity Facts Labels (EFLs) that we’ve taken straight from the web. The EFL, which is required by the Public Utilities Commission of Texas, shows us the fine print we need to find the cheapest prepaid electricity rates in the state.

Compare Prepaid Electricity Plans in Texas

Most prepaid electricity companies in Texas have various plans or free energy offers to choose from. Some offer free nights and free weekends, but reading the terms and conditions is important. Pre-payment electricity plans may work in your favor if you take advantage of their billing procedure, but they can also lead to very high electricity bills if you are careless and don’t pay attention to your daily usage.

We’ve analyzed recent data from the Electricity Facts Labels (EFLs) of 5 popular prepaid electricity plans. From the EFL, we gathered the Dallas electric rate, Oncor charges, daily fees and promotional features to determine the best price for pay-as-you-go electricity in Texas.

Premier 12 by Payless Power
Simple 6 by Payless Power
Free Nights by Acacia Energy
Free Nights by Acacia Energy
100% Clean Energy by Pogo Energy

Texas Prepaid Electricity Rate Plans Comparison Chart (March 2023 Update)

Regardless of your electricity plan, Oncor charges 3.5899 cents/kWh for power delivery and a fixed fee of $3.42 per month.

Prepaid Electricity Company	Electricity Plans	Fixed Charges (REP + Oncor)	Energy Charge per kWh	Total kWh Price with Oncor Fees
Payless Power	Premier 12	$3.42/month charged by Oncor $2.77/day charged by Payless Power, includes 17 kWh/day	13.0 ¢ / kWh (for daily usage over 17 kWh) 16.5899 ¢ / kWh with TDU fees	17.3 ¢ / kWh when consuming 500 kWh 16.8 ¢ / kWh when consuming 1000 kWh 16.7 ¢ / kWh when consuming 2000 kWh
Payless Power	Simple 6	$3.42/month charged by Oncor $2.77/day charged by Payless Power, includes 17 kWh/day	12.9 ¢ / kWh (for daily usage over 17 kWh) 16.4899 ¢ / kWh with TDU fees	17.3 ¢ / kWh when consuming 500 kWh 16.7 ¢ / kWh when consuming 1000 kWh 16.6 ¢ / kWh when consuming 2000 kWh
Acacia Energy	Free Nights	$3.42/month charged by Oncor $0.95/day charged by Acacia, each day you consume less than 16 kWh	22.03 ¢ / kWh between 6:00 AM and 8.59 PM 25.6199 ¢ / kWh with TDU fees	25.6199 ¢ / kWh between 6:00 AM and 8:59 PM Only TDU fees between 9:00 PM and 5:59 AM
Acacia Energy	Free Weekends	$3.42/month charged by Oncor $0.95/day charged by Acacia, each day you consume less than 16 kWh	20.31 ¢ / kWh between Monday 12:00 AM and Friday 7:59 PM 23.8999 ¢ / kWh with TDU fees	23.8999 ¢ / kWh between Monday 12:00 AM and Friday 7:59 PM Only TDU fees between Friday 8:00 PM and Sunday 11:59 PM
Pogo Energy	100% Clean Energy Plan 14	$3.42/month charged by Oncor $1/day ($30/month) charged by Pogo, does not cover any kWh consumed	13.40 ¢ / kWh, added to a fixed fee of $1/day regardless of consumption 16.9899 ¢ / kWh with TDU fees	20.3 ¢ / kWh when consuming 1000 kWh 16.9899 ¢ / kWh plus $33.42 fixed charge

Additional Information:

Payless Power offers a fixed kWh price for 12 months in the Premier 12 plan, 6 months in the Simple 6 plans. You avoid electricity price hikes during the contract term, while still having the benefit of prepaid electricity.

Acacia Energy and Pogo Energy offer variable-rate plans, which means the kWh price can change each month.

Which Prepaid Electric Provider has the Cheapest Rate Including TDU Charges?

Looking back to our 5 EFLs, we’re able to determine an all-in rate for each plan which includes: the electric rate, or the price per kWh, and the standard Transmission and Delivery Utility (TDU) charges.

We quickly noticed that prepaid electricity plans with free energy are more expensive than basic, no-frills plans. Again, Payless Power has the most affordable electric rate compared to the other prepaid light companies in Texas.

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Switch to Low-Cost Prepaid Electricity in Texas

For the lowest rate prepaid lights in Texas, choose SmarTricity Premier 12 Plan. In addition to a great price, your rate is locked in for 12 months. There’s no credit needed to switch to prepaid lights. The money you pay to activate your account goes towards your electricity, and there is no additional deposit required. Just pay as you go!