Pflugerville Electricity Rates and Plans

Compare the Top Pflugerville Energy Plans

There’s more to a plan than just its overall cost. If you’re not sure where to begin your search, we recommend starting with the options below:

Cheapest Energy Plans in Pflugerville

For budget-conscious consumers, here are the plans offering the lowest rates in Pflugerville:

Best Green Energy Plans in Pflugerville

For environmentally conscious consumers, these plans offer 100% renewable energy:

Current Average Electricity Rates in Pflugerville

According to the Energy Information Administration, the average electricity rate for the entire state of Texas is 14.83 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Meanwhile, the average rate for Oncor’s district, which includes Pflugerville, is 13 cents/kWh. Your individual rates may vary.

Types of Energy Plans Available in Texas

There are plenty of electricity plans on the market in Texas, but not all plans are the same. If you’re not familiar with the different types of energy plans, here are some quick explanations for some of the most popular options:

• Fixed-rate plans: These plans give you a set rate for your entire contract, which can protect you from price fluctuations. They can’t raise your rates as long as you’re in your contract.
• Month-to-month plans (variable rate plans): These plans don’t have any long-term commitments and you can typically switch providers without a cancellation fee, but the rates fluctuate monthly based on market conditions.
• Indexed plans: These plans often tie their rates to natural gas prices on a public index. They’re high-risk, but also high reward. These plans are best for consumers who closely monitor energy markets.
• Prepaid plans: These plans allow consumers to pay for electricity in advance for better budget control. They’re best for those with credit issues or who prefer to avoid deposits. 
• Green energy options: These plans source electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar.

How To Choose the Right Electricity Plan for Your Pflugerville Home

When you choose an electricity plan, you’re putting your money on the line, so it’s important not to take the decision too lightly. When in doubt, use the tips below to help plan out your purchase:

1. Assess Your Energy Usage

Before you start comparing plans, you should know how much electricity your household items use. Review your past year of electricity bills to track your usage patterns. Once you know how much electricity you use, you can use each energy supplier’s electricity rates to estimate what your monthly bills will be.

2. Understand Your Priorities

Your personal priorities are one of the most important factors in your decision. Whether you’re looking for affordability, sustainability, a good company reputation, short-term contracts, or any other combination of perks, what you value most will determine which plans you gravitate toward.

3. Read the Electricity Facts Label (EFL)

EFLs contain basic information about your plan that providers may not advertise, like potential fees, cancellation details, and pricing structures. You can usually find these on your energy provider’s website.

How To Save On Energy Costs

Summers in Pflugerville are usually hot and humid, which can lead to more air conditioner usage and higher energy bills. Its winters are mild, but you can still expect the occasional cold snap, which will increase your heating bill.

If you’re looking to cut down on these seasonal usage increases, here are a few steps you can try:

During warmer months, decrease your AC usage during peak hours, which are usually from 3 p.m. to around 7 p.m. Try adding blackout curtains to keep the sun from entering windows and making your house warmer.

Even though Texas winters are usually pretty mild, it’s still important to seal drafts around windows and doors. If you have gaps, they’ll let cold air into your home and warm air out.

For more on how to lower your monthly electricity costs, check out our guide on lowering your energy bills.

Switching Electric Companies in Pflugerville

Whether you’re unsatisfied with your current provider or have found a better deal, you can switch energy companies in Pflugerville. All you need is a laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Here’s how to get started:

1. Enter your zip code on Home Energy Club.
2. Compare plans and choose the one that suits you best.
3. Input your information and enroll online.

After you sign up for a plan, your new provider will handle all the details. They will typically switch your power over on the next meter read.

If you experience any problems during the switch, contact your new provider first. They should be able to resolve most issues. If they can’t or won’t help you, you can file a complaint with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT).

How Often Can I Switch Providers?

In Pflugerville, Texas there are no laws that put a limit on how frequently you can switch electricity providers. However, if you’re in the middle of a fixed-rate contract, you’ll probably have to pay a cancellation fee to get out of it early. Most companies charge anywhere from $10 to $20 for every month that’s left on your contract. 

For more on how to switch energy providers, read our step-by-step guide.

Just Moved to Pflugerville? Expert Tips for Energy Shoppers

Picking an energy plan can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re new to Pflugerville, keep these tips in mind as you’re shopping:

1. Know the difference between TDUs and REPs: In Pflugerville, Oncor is your Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU), responsible for power lines and outages. Retail Electric Providers (REPs) sell you electricity plans, and you can choose any of the plans available in your TDU district
2. Know your usage: Estimate your average electricity consumption so that you can use potential plan rates to calculate your monthly bill.
3. Compare plans before buying: There are plenty of plans on Home Energy Club, so weigh the pros and cons of each plan before making any final decisions.

Read the Electricity Facts Label (EFL): This document has information on your plan’s fees, so always read it before you sign a contract.

EcoWatch Methodology on Energy Providers in Texas:

We at the EcoWatch Reviews team interview customers, run focus groups, and speak with deregulated energy experts and company representatives. To gather first-hand data, we also surveyed more than 1,000 Texans who have purchased deregulated energy plans. The result of over 100 hours of study shapes our methodology for reviewing electricity companies based on the following categories:

• Sustainability score (25%): We assess a sustainability score for dozens of providers based on the variety of renewable energy or green energy options the companies offer. Providers who offer only 100% renewable energy plans will score the highest, while those that offer no 100% renewable energy plans will score the lowest. Companies can earn additional points for solar buyback plans and electric vehicle (EV) charging plans.
• Cost and fees (25%): We base our cost ratings on a provider’s effective rate across all usage levels. This helps you identify the lowest effective rate — not just the cheapest advertised cost. Providers with lower rates score well; those who charge more earn fewer points.
• Plan features and options (25%): More options means more chances for you to find the right plan for your needs. Providers that deliver a range of plan types, from bill credit plans to savings plans and time-of-use plans, earn more points in our review. Providers with fewer options will score lower.
• Customer satisfaction (25%): We rate a provider’s customer satisfaction based on firsthand experience from customer surveys, as well as third-party review websites, such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). Our team also goes through the online buying experience to assess the overall quality of the customer experience.

To learn more about how we rate and review retail energy providers, read our full deregulated energy methodology here.