Powerbilly
Bright Nights 6
6 mo term Fixed 100% renewable Time-of-Use
Same plan, other contract lengths: 10 mo · 11 mo (retired) · 12 mo · 24 mo · 36 mo
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The honest cost
All-in monthly cost (energy, delivery, and fees together) at the three standard usage levels, per delivery area. Advertised rates only tell you the price at exactly 1,000 kWh.
| Delivery area | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Advertised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP TEXAS CENTRAL | $62 | $110 | $208 | 11.0¢/kWh |
| AEP TEXAS NORTH | $63 | $113 | $214 | 11.3¢/kWh |
| CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC | $66 | $118 | $222 | 11.8¢/kWh |
| LUBBOCK POWER & LIGHT SYSTEM | $64 | $118 | $226 | 11.8¢/kWh |
| ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY your area | $64 | $114 | $214 | 11.4¢/kWh |
| TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY | $78 | $137 | $258 | 13.7¢/kWh |
The catch
Monthly base charge of $9.95, before any electricity is used.
Time-of-use plan: prices here assume a typical mix of cheap and full-price hours. Heavier use during full-price hours costs more than shown. A free or discounted window zeroes the provider's energy charge only: TDU delivery of roughly 5 to 6 cents per kWh is billed on every kWh in every hour, so "free" hours are half-price, not free.
The price above assumes you enroll in autopay: the EFL folds in a $5.00/mo credit you forfeit by paying another way. Most shoppers enroll and pay exactly this price; the credit lapses only if you opt out or a draft fails.
At the end of the term, this plan renews itself onto a month-to-month variable rate, and the final expiration notice can arrive as little as 30 days before the switch. Holdover rates usually run well above the contract rate, so mark the end date and shop again.
Cancellation fee: $15/mo remaining
Fees in the fine print
Pulled from this plan's Terms of Service. None of these apply if every bill is paid on time, but when one does hit, the amount depends on the provider, not the rate you signed.
- Late payment: 5% of the past-due balance
- Returned payment: $35
Plan documents
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