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Commercial electricity in Texas.

Demand charges, indexed contracts, ancillary pass-throughs — Texas commercial electricity has a learning curve. We unpack each piece, including how to audit your bill and when to switch.

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Rate structures

Six ways commercial electricity gets priced.

The right structure depends on your peak demand, load profile, risk tolerance, and how predictable your operating budget needs to be. Most Texas commercial accounts fit one of these six.

Fully bundled

Single per-kWh rate that includes energy + capacity + transmission. Easiest to compare. Best fit for small commercial under ~10 kW peak demand.

Demand-metered

Separate energy + demand charges. Demand = highest 15-min peak each cycle. Standard for accounts above 10 kW. Pays to flatten your load profile.

Time-of-use

Different per-kWh rate for on-peak vs. off-peak hours. Wins for accounts that can shift load (warehousing, cold storage, industrial). Penalizes 9-5 office use.

Block-and-index

Buy a block of fixed-priced energy plus a floating market index for the rest. Mid-market sweet spot — partial price stability without overpaying for full hedge.

Indexed / pass-through

Wholesale market index plus a margin. Most exposure, lowest typical cost in stable markets. For sophisticated buyers with risk tolerance and load flexibility.

Renewable / REC-backed

Standard commercial rate paired with Renewable Energy Certificates. Use this if you have an ESG mandate or sustainability reporting requirement. Premium is ~$0.001-0.003/kWh over standard.

Plan teaser

Fixed-rate starting points for small commercial.

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Real Texas residential plans that translate cleanly to small commercial accounts under 10 kW peak demand. For demand-metered or large commercial accounts, request a custom quote — marketplace plans aren't designed for that load profile.

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APGE
APGE

SimpleSaver 13

Rate
6.90¢
Term
13 Months
$1000 kWh
$69

Rates as of May 2026 · verify on the EFL

60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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Just Energy
Just Energy

Smart Choice - 12

Rate
7.00¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$70

Rates as of May 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • ✓ 31% green
  • ✓ $125 bill credit when you use 1000 kWh
  • ✓ 60-Day Happiness Guarantee
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Commercial topics

From first account to bill audit.

Pick the topic that matches where you are — opening a new commercial account, switching mid-contract, decoding a 50-line invoice, or running a structured RFP.

How to Start Business Electricity Service in Texas

Step-by-step guide for new commercial accounts on ERCOT — what to gather, what to expect, how long it takes.

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How Long Does It Take to Switch Business Electricity?

Switching commercial electricity providers in Texas — timeline, ETF math, when to negotiate vs. shop.

Read switch providers

Demand Charges Explained — Texas Commercial Electricity

How demand charges work on commercial electricity bills, why they can dwarf the per-kWh rate, and how to manage peak demand.

Read demand charges

Fixed vs. Variable Electricity Rates for Texas Business

When commercial accounts should pick fixed-rate contracts vs. indexed/variable rates — and what swing-pricing looks like at scale.

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Business Electricity Bill Audit — Find Hidden Overcharges

How to audit commercial electricity bills for overcharges — wrong rate class, unused capacity, billing errors, and tariff misclassification.

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How to Read a Texas Business Electricity Bill

Decoding the line items on a commercial electricity bill — what each charge means, what's negotiable, and what's a pass-through.

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Texas Commercial Electricity Rates — How They're Priced

How commercial electricity is priced in Texas, what drives rate variation, and what to compare when shopping commercial REPs.

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FAQ

Common questions on Texas commercial power.

Can I shop my business electricity provider in Texas?
Yes — if your facility is in deregulated TDU territory (Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP, TNMP). Cities served by municipal utilities (Austin Energy, CPS Energy, El Paso Electric) cannot shop. Most of Texas commercial load is deregulated.
When should I lock a fixed-rate commercial contract?
Spring (April-May) and fall (October-November) historically have the lowest wholesale prices. Avoid signing during summer peak (July-August) when ERCOT scarcity pricing inflates forward curves. The 60-90 day window before your current contract ends is the only time you have full negotiating leverage.
What size account justifies a brokered RFP?
Once you cross ~$10K/month (roughly 100,000 kWh/mo with $0.10/kWh) it usually pays to run a structured RFP across 3-5 REPs. Below that, marketplace shopping or direct negotiation with 1-2 providers covers most of the savings.
How are demand charges calculated?
Your highest 15-minute average kW pull during the billing cycle becomes your "billed demand" — multiplied by a $/kW rate (typically $5-$15/kW). One bad afternoon spike can drive 30% of your monthly bill. Demand response programs and load shifting can reduce this significantly.

Need help shaping a commercial RFP?

Most mid-market and large commercial accounts benefit from a 30-minute discovery call before shopping. We don't sell electricity directly — we help you understand the contract structure, audit your current bills, and shortlist 2-3 REPs worth quoting.

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