Powerbilly
Bright Start 36 - $25 credit on your first bill!
36 mo term Fixed 24% renewable New customers only
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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.
These are the last figures we recorded, on July 31, 2026. They include the TDU delivery charges in effect then. Delivery charges are reset at least twice a year (March 1 and September 1, plus interim adjustments), so a bill today would differ even if the plan were still sold.
| Delivery area | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Advertised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP TEXAS CENTRAL | $74 | $144 | $284 | 14.4¢/kWh |
| AEP TEXAS NORTH | $72 | $142 | $280 | 14.2¢/kWh |
The catch
A credit-card payment fee applies.
Autopay is required: this plan only enrolls customers who authorize automatic payments. It doesn't change the price. The rate above is what you pay, but the draft comes out on the provider's schedule, so it's a plan term worth knowing before you sign.
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: $75
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
- Disconnection for nonpayment: $35
- Reconnection after nonpayment: $35
Plan documents
Plans that beat it
Each of these is cheaper at 1,000 kWh in every delivery area it shares with this plan. Prices and savings vary by area, so ranges span the areas in the table above.
- No Contract Advantage by Ranchero Power (★ 4.0) $86–$99/mo saves $43–$58/mo
- Variable Advantage by Southern Federal Power LLC (★ 4.0) $86–$99/mo saves $43–$58/mo
- Choose 3 by Spark Energy LLC (★ 5.0) $99–$100/mo saves $42–$45/mo