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Usage sensitivity and bill credits

Plan Structure · EFLs issued Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026

One kWh less, $124.82 more: the bill-credit cliff

Median monthly bill on 11 EFL-verified plans with a $125 credit at 1,000 kWh (one provider). At 999 kWh the credit does not apply.

500 kWh
999 kWh
1,000 kWh
2,000 kWh

Median monthly bill (US dollars)

Source: Power Hopper analysis of plan data compiled from Power to Choose-derived third-party listings and REP Electricity Facts Labels; EFLs issued Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026 (historical). 999 and 1,000 kWh bills recalculated from EFL components; 500 and 2,000 kWh bills = EFL average price x usage. Taxes excluded.

Chart: The bill-credit cliff: median monthly bill at 500, 999, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh · Methodology · Dataset · CC BY 4.0

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Power Hopper Research Team. "The bill-credit cliff: median monthly bill at 500, 999, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh." Chart. The 1,000 kWh Bill-Credit Threshold: What One Kilowatt-Hour Costs dataset. Power Hopper Media Data Room, published November 10, 2026. https://powerhopper.energy/media/charts#chart-texas-bill-credit-cliff-median-bill-500-999-1000-2000-kwh. Accessed [date accessed].

Data table
The bill-credit cliff: median monthly bill at 500, 999, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh (Median monthly bill (US dollars))
Monthly usageMedian monthly bill
500 kWh$96.00
999 kWh$186.84
1,000 kWh$62.03
2,000 kWh$246.00

Plan Structure · EFLs issued Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026

In all six utility areas, the 999 kWh bill ran $124.79 to $124.82 higher

Median recalculated monthly bill at 1,000 and 999 kWh, by delivery utility. 11 EFL-verified $125 bill-credit plans, one provider.

  • Bill at 1,000 kWh
  • Bill at 999 kWh
Oncor
CenterPoint
AEP Central
AEP North
TNMP
LP&L

Median monthly bill (US dollars)

Source: Power Hopper analysis of plan data compiled from Power to Choose-derived third-party listings and REP Electricity Facts Labels; EFLs issued Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026 (historical). Recalculated from EFL components (energy, delivery and base charges, $125 credit). Taxes excluded.

Chart: Bills at 1,000 vs 999 kWh on EFL-verified $125 bill-credit plans, by utility · Methodology · Dataset · CC BY 4.0

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Power Hopper Research Team. "Bills at 1,000 vs 999 kWh on EFL-verified $125 bill-credit plans, by utility." Chart. The 1,000 kWh Bill-Credit Threshold: What One Kilowatt-Hour Costs dataset. Power Hopper Media Data Room, published November 10, 2026. https://powerhopper.energy/media/charts#chart-texas-bill-credit-plans-bill-at-999-vs-1000-kwh. Accessed [date accessed].

Data table
Bills at 1,000 vs 999 kWh on EFL-verified $125 bill-credit plans, by utility (Median monthly bill (US dollars))
Delivery utilityBill at 1,000 kWhBill at 999 kWh
Oncor$65.27$190.08
CenterPoint$65.03$189.84
AEP Central$58.44$183.26
AEP North$61.44$186.26
TNMP$84.72$209.52
LP&L$77.25$202.05

Electricity Rates · Nov 10, 2026 snapshot

The lowest advertised prices, 5.7¢ to 8.0¢, become 18.5¢ to 21.3¢ at 500 kWh

Lowest 1,000 kWh price in each utility area, what that same plan lists at 500 kWh, and the area's median at 1,000 kWh.

  • Lowest advertised, 1,000 kWh
  • Same plan at 500 kWh
  • Median, 1,000 kWh
Oncor
CenterPoint
AEP Central
AEP North
TNMP
LP&L

Average price (cents per kWh)

Source: PUCT Power to Choose plan export, Nov 10, 2026 (English-language fixed-rate, non-prepaid, non-time-of-use residential listings). In every area the lowest-priced plan is usage-sensitive (its 1,000 kWh price is at least 25% below its 500 kWh price). Single-day snapshot.

Chart: Lowest advertised 1,000 kWh price, the same plan at 500 kWh, and the median, Nov 10, 2026 · Methodology · Dataset · CC BY 4.0

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Power Hopper Research Team. "Lowest advertised 1,000 kWh price, the same plan at 500 kWh, and the median, Nov 10, 2026." Chart. Usage-Sensitive Plans and the Lowest-vs-Median Price Spread by Utility dataset. Power Hopper Media Data Room, published November 10, 2026. https://powerhopper.energy/media/charts#chart-texas-lowest-vs-median-plan-price-1000-kwh-2026-11-10. Accessed [date accessed].

Data table
Lowest advertised 1,000 kWh price, the same plan at 500 kWh, and the median, Nov 10, 2026 (Average price (cents per kWh))
Delivery utilityLowest advertised, 1,000 kWhSame plan at 500 kWhMedian, 1,000 kWh
Oncor6.2¢19.1¢13.0¢
CenterPoint6.2¢19.2¢12.9¢
AEP Central5.7¢18.5¢11.8¢
AEP North6.0¢18.8¢12.6¢
TNMP8.0¢21.3¢14.7¢
LP&L7.6¢20.1¢13.2¢

Plan Structure · Nov 10, 2026 snapshot

Plans with minimum-usage terms list lower 1,000 kWh medians in all six areas

Median fixed-rate price at 1,000 kWh. 7% to 9% of fixed plans carry minimum-usage fees or credits, which lower the price shown at 1,000 kWh.

  • Without minimum-usage terms
  • With minimum-usage terms
Oncor
CenterPoint
AEP Central
AEP North
TNMP
LP&L

Median price at 1,000 kWh (cents per kWh)

Source: PUCT Power to Choose plan export, Nov 10, 2026 (English-language fixed-rate, non-prepaid, non-time-of-use residential listings). Minimum-usage terms per the export's MinUsageFeesCredits flag. A price at one usage level does not predict a household's bill. Single-day snapshot.

Chart: Fixed-plan medians at 1,000 kWh with and without minimum-usage terms, Nov 10, 2026 · Methodology · Dataset · CC BY 4.0

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Power Hopper Research Team. "Fixed-plan medians at 1,000 kWh with and without minimum-usage terms, Nov 10, 2026." Chart. Texas Electricity Plan Structure by Utility dataset. Power Hopper Media Data Room, published November 10, 2026. https://powerhopper.energy/media/charts#chart-texas-fixed-plan-medians-with-and-without-minimum-usage-terms-2026-11-10. Accessed [date accessed].

Data table
Fixed-plan medians at 1,000 kWh with and without minimum-usage terms, Nov 10, 2026 (Median price at 1,000 kWh (cents per kWh))
Delivery utilityWithout minimum-usage termsWith minimum-usage terms
Oncor13.1¢11.8¢
CenterPoint13.0¢9.9¢
AEP Central11.8¢8.6¢
AEP North12.7¢9.6¢
TNMP14.8¢11.3¢
LP&L13.5¢11.9¢

Delivery charges and bills

Utility Delivery Charges · Nov 1, 2026 delivery report; Nov 10, 2026 plan export

Delivery charges are 47% to 58% of a median listed bill at 1,000 kWh

Monthly utility delivery charges and the rest of the median Power to Choose listed bill. The static image shows 1,000 kWh; the page adds 500 and 2,000 kWh.

  • Utility delivery charges
  • Rest of median listed bill

At 1,000 kWh, delivery charges are 47% to 58% of the median listed bill.

Oncor
$72.73$57.27Bill $130.00
CenterPoint
$70.23$58.77Bill $129.00
AEP Central
$60.15$57.85Bill $118.00
AEP North
$59.00$67.00Bill $126.00
TNMP
$85.27$61.73Bill $147.00
LP&L
$62.58$69.42Bill $132.00

Monthly bill (US dollars)

Source: PUCT TDU rate reports (Nov 1, 2026), Lubbock Power & Light 2026-27 tariff, and PUCT Power to Choose export (Nov 10, 2026). Median bill = median listed fixed-rate price x usage (Power Hopper calculation); rest = median bill minus delivery charges. Taxes excluded. LP&L is city-regulated.

Chart: Utility delivery charges vs the rest of the median listed bill, by utility (500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh) · Methodology · Dataset · CC BY 4.0

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Power Hopper Research Team. "Utility delivery charges vs the rest of the median listed bill, by utility (500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh)." Chart. Texas Residential Delivery Charges by Utility dataset. Power Hopper Media Data Room, published November 10, 2026. https://powerhopper.energy/media/charts#chart-texas-median-listed-bill-delivery-vs-rest-1000-kwh-2026-11-10. Accessed [date accessed].

Data table
Utility delivery charges vs the rest of the median listed bill, by utility (500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh) (Monthly bill (US dollars))
Delivery utility500 kWh: Utility delivery charges500 kWh: Rest of median listed bill1,000 kWh: Utility delivery charges1,000 kWh: Rest of median listed bill2,000 kWh: Utility delivery charges2,000 kWh: Rest of median listed bill
Oncor$38.40$30.60$72.73$57.27$141.41$116.59
CenterPoint$37.57$31.43$70.23$58.77$135.57$120.43
AEP Central$31.69$29.81$60.15$57.85$117.05$116.95
AEP North$31.12$35.38$59.00$67.00$114.76$135.24
TNMP$46.42$32.58$85.27$61.73$162.98$127.02
LP&L$32.54$36.96$62.58$69.42$122.66$145.34

Utility Delivery Charges · Sep 1 to Nov 1, 2026

Oncor delivery at 1,000 kWh rose $8.37 (13.0%) from Sep 1 to Nov 1

Monthly residential delivery charges at 1,000 kWh in the PUCT's Sep 1, Oct 1 and Nov 1 TDU rate reports. The other four utilities moved $3.40 or less.

  • Sep 1 report
  • Oct 1 report
  • Nov 1 report
Oncor
CenterPoint
AEP Central
AEP North
TNMP

Delivery charges at 1,000 kWh (US dollars per month)

Source: PUCT TDU rate reports as of Sep 1, Oct 1 and Nov 1, 2026 (retained copies). Oncor: temporary rates for bills rendered on or after Oct 4, 2026 (PUCT Docket 59249). Delivery charges only; no energy charges. LP&L (annual city tariff) is in the dataset.

Chart: Residential delivery charges at 1,000 kWh, Sep to Nov 2026, by utility · Methodology · Dataset · CC BY 4.0

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Power Hopper Research Team. "Residential delivery charges at 1,000 kWh, Sep to Nov 2026, by utility." Chart. Texas Residential Delivery Charge History, Sep to Nov 2026 dataset. Power Hopper Media Data Room, published November 10, 2026. https://powerhopper.energy/media/charts#chart-texas-residential-delivery-charges-1000-kwh-2026-09-to-2026-11. Accessed [date accessed].

Data table
Residential delivery charges at 1,000 kWh, Sep to Nov 2026, by utility (Delivery charges at 1,000 kWh (US dollars per month))
Delivery utilitySep 1 reportOct 1 reportNov 1 report
Oncor$64.36$64.36$72.73
CenterPoint$69.03$70.23$70.23
AEP Central$61.07$60.42$60.15
AEP North$59.93$59.27$59.00
TNMP$81.87$85.27$85.27

Plans, market and legislation

Plan Structure · Nov 10, 2026 snapshot

Plans of 36 months or longer listed higher medians than 2-5 month plans in all six areas

Median fixed-rate price at 1,000 kWh by contract length. A short term can renew onto a different rate, so a lower short-term median is not a lower long-run cost.

  • 2-5 months
  • 12 months
  • 24 months
  • 36+ months
Oncor
CenterPoint
AEP Central
AEP North
TNMP
LP&L

Median price at 1,000 kWh (cents per kWh)

Source: PUCT Power to Choose plan export, Nov 10, 2026 (English-language fixed-rate, non-prepaid, non-time-of-use residential listings). 12-month plans were the most common listing in every area; listing counts by term are in the dataset. Single-day snapshot.

Chart: Median fixed-plan price at 1,000 kWh by contract term and utility, Nov 10, 2026 · Methodology · Dataset · CC BY 4.0

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Power Hopper Research Team. "Median fixed-plan price at 1,000 kWh by contract term and utility, Nov 10, 2026." Chart. Texas Electricity Plan Counts and Prices by Contract Term dataset. Power Hopper Media Data Room, published November 10, 2026. https://powerhopper.energy/media/charts#chart-texas-median-plan-price-by-contract-term-2026-11-10. Accessed [date accessed].

Data table
Median fixed-plan price at 1,000 kWh by contract term and utility, Nov 10, 2026 (Median price at 1,000 kWh (cents per kWh))
Delivery utility2-5 months12 months24 months36+ months
Oncor10.6¢13.0¢13.9¢14.1¢
CenterPoint10.3¢12.8¢13.6¢14.1¢
AEP Central9.8¢11.4¢12.6¢13.2¢
AEP North10.2¢11.9¢13.2¢13.8¢
TNMP12.3¢14.3¢15.2¢15.4¢
LP&L11.1¢12.6¢14.4¢14.9¢

Wholesale Market · Operating days Nov 2, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026

ERCOT hub day-ahead averages ranged from $14.47 to $64.27 per MWh, Nov 2-10

Daily average of 24 hourly day-ahead prices at four ERCOT hubs. Peak: Houston Hub, Nov 3; low: West Hub, Nov 2. Wholesale prices, not retail rates.

  • North Hub
  • Houston Hub
  • South Hub
  • West Hub
$0$20$40$60$80Nov 2Nov 3Nov 4Nov 5Nov 6Nov 7Nov 8Nov 9Nov 10North Hub, Nov 2: $24.83North Hub, Nov 3: $50.80North Hub, Nov 4: $35.36North Hub, Nov 5: $19.86North Hub, Nov 6: $35.66North Hub, Nov 7: $44.88North Hub, Nov 8: $39.49North Hub, Nov 9: $44.23North Hub, Nov 10: $38.24Houston Hub, Nov 2: $37.90Houston Hub, Nov 3: $64.27Houston Hub, Nov 4: $43.20Houston Hub, Nov 5: $32.16Houston Hub, Nov 6: $38.86Houston Hub, Nov 7: $43.79Houston Hub, Nov 8: $34.89Houston Hub, Nov 9: $39.27Houston Hub, Nov 10: $34.82South Hub, Nov 2: $31.24South Hub, Nov 3: $63.43South Hub, Nov 4: $42.81South Hub, Nov 5: $36.56South Hub, Nov 6: $43.02South Hub, Nov 7: $44.92South Hub, Nov 8: $33.45South Hub, Nov 9: $42.23South Hub, Nov 10: $46.79West Hub, Nov 2: $14.47West Hub, Nov 3: $57.41West Hub, Nov 4: $48.66West Hub, Nov 5: $19.39West Hub, Nov 6: $45.01West Hub, Nov 7: $57.27West Hub, Nov 8: $53.37West Hub, Nov 9: $58.41West Hub, Nov 10: $47.85West Hub $47.85South Hub $46.79North Hub $38.24Houston Hub $34.82US dollars per MWhOperating day (2026)

Source: ERCOT day-ahead settlement point price pages, operating days Nov 2 to Nov 10, 2026 (retained copies with hashes). Load-zone prices and real-time peaks are in the dataset.

Chart: ERCOT day-ahead daily average prices by hub, Nov 2 to Nov 10, 2026 · Methodology · Dataset · CC BY 4.0

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Power Hopper Research Team. "ERCOT day-ahead daily average prices by hub, Nov 2 to Nov 10, 2026." Chart. ERCOT Daily Day-Ahead Hub and Load Zone Prices, Nov 2026 dataset. Power Hopper Media Data Room, published November 10, 2026. https://powerhopper.energy/media/charts#chart-ercot-day-ahead-daily-average-hub-prices-2026-11-02-to-2026-11-10. Accessed [date accessed].

Data table
ERCOT day-ahead daily average prices by hub, Nov 2 to Nov 10, 2026 (US dollars per MWh)
Operating dayNorth HubHouston HubSouth HubWest Hub
Nov 2$24.83$37.90$31.24$14.47
Nov 3$50.80$64.27$63.43$57.41
Nov 4$35.36$43.20$42.81$48.66
Nov 5$19.86$32.16$36.56$19.39
Nov 6$35.66$38.86$43.02$45.01
Nov 7$44.88$43.79$44.92$57.27
Nov 8$39.49$34.89$33.45$53.37
Nov 9$44.23$39.27$42.23$58.41
Nov 10$38.24$34.82$46.79$47.85

Utility Regulation and Legislation · Filed Nov 9, 2026; statuses as of Nov 10, 2026

1,262 measures filed Nov 9; 38 concern electricity; none is law

Texas Legislature Online statuses as of Nov 10, 2026, 90th Legislature, Regular Session. Filed bills are proposals.

  1. 1,262Measures filed Nov 9All bills and resolutions filed on the first prefiling day
  2. 38Electricity-relatedPower Hopper screen of captions and introduced texts
  3. 0Referred to committeeEvery TLO last action reads Filed
  4. 0Passed a chamberAs of Nov 10, 2026
  5. 0Became lawProposals, not law

Source: Texas Legislature Online, bills filed 11/09/2026 (90R) and bill history pages, checked Nov 10, 2026. Counts by measure type are in the dataset.

Chart: From filed to law: status of the Nov 9, 2026 electricity bills · Methodology · Dataset · CC BY 4.0

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Power Hopper Research Team. "From filed to law: status of the Nov 9, 2026 electricity bills." Chart. Texas Electricity Bills Filed Nov 9, 2026 (Pending Proposals) dataset. Power Hopper Media Data Room, published November 10, 2026. https://powerhopper.energy/media/charts#chart-texas-legislature-electricity-bills-filed-to-law-flow-2026-11-10. Accessed [date accessed].

Data table
From filed to law: status of the Nov 9, 2026 electricity bills
StepCountNote
Measures filed Nov 91,262All bills and resolutions filed on the first prefiling day
Electricity-related38Power Hopper screen of captions and introduced texts
Referred to committee0Every TLO last action reads Filed
Passed a chamber0As of Nov 10, 2026
Became law0Proposals, not law

Retail Competition · As of Nov 10, 2026

143 PUCT certificates and 44 Power to Choose brands count different things

As of Nov 10, 2026. Certificates and brands are different units; do not subtract one from the other.

  1. 143PUCT REP certificatesDistinct certificate numbers; one certificate can run several brands
  2. 44Brands on Power to ChooseDistinct provider names in the plan export; only providers that list
  3. 42Brands with English plansThe rows used for the plan price medians

Source: PUCT Retail Electric Provider directory and PUCT Power to Choose plan export, Nov 10, 2026.

Chart: Provider counts defined: PUCT certificates vs Power to Choose brands, Nov 10, 2026 · Methodology · Dataset · CC BY 4.0

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Power Hopper Research Team. "Provider counts defined: PUCT certificates vs Power to Choose brands, Nov 10, 2026." Chart. Texas Retail Electric Provider Counts: PUCT Certificates vs. Power to Choose Brands dataset. Power Hopper Media Data Room, published November 10, 2026. https://powerhopper.energy/media/charts#chart-texas-retail-electric-provider-count-definitions-2026-11-10. Accessed [date accessed].

Data table
Provider counts defined: PUCT certificates vs Power to Choose brands, Nov 10, 2026
StepCountNote
PUCT REP certificates143Distinct certificate numbers; one certificate can run several brands
Brands on Power to Choose44Distinct provider names in the plan export; only providers that list
Brands with English plans42The rows used for the plan price medians

Data quality

Data Quality · Records dated Sep 20 to Nov 2, 2026

80 of 94 distinct EFL records were verified and reconciled for use in findings

Distinct EFL records with full components in two third-party listing files, by the file's verification flag and how each reproduces its three published prices.

  • Stated components
  • Unstated monthly amount
  • Threshold wording conflict
EFL-verified
Carried or stale

Distinct EFL records (count)

Source: Power Hopper audit of two supplied third-party listing files (records dated Sep 20 to Nov 2, 2026); audit run Nov 10, 2026. Findings use EFL-verified records only; threshold-wording conflicts are held for document review.

Chart: EFL records by verification class and reconciliation outcome · Methodology · Dataset · CC BY 4.0

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Power Hopper Research Team. "EFL records by verification class and reconciliation outcome." Chart. EFL Reconciliation Audit of Third-Party Plan Listings, Sep to Nov 2026 dataset. Power Hopper Media Data Room, published November 10, 2026. https://powerhopper.energy/media/charts#chart-efl-reconciliation-audit-distinct-records. Accessed [date accessed].

Data table
EFL records by verification class and reconciliation outcome (Distinct EFL records (count))
Verification classStated componentsUnstated monthly amountThreshold wording conflict
EFL-verified50302
Carried or stale903

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