Frequently Asked Questions

What type of energy plans are available for me in North Richland Hills?

Energy plans could either be fixed-rate or variable-rate.

Fixed rate plans apply the same energy rate every month. This makes your monthly bill more predictable, allowing you to pan your budget more effectively.

As for variable-rate plans, they base the energy rate on the cost of energy in the market. This means that your bill will change every month even if your consumption remains the same. You can take advantage of months when energy rates are lower but would also have to pay a higher energy bill when the rates move up.

How much is the cheapest energy rate in North Richland Hills?

The cheapest energy rate in North Richland Hills costs 5.2₵ per kilowatt hour. This is for the Best Value 12 plan from Frontier Utilities, which is 6% green energy and applies a fixed rate for 12 months. But there are a number of other energy plans that might turn out to be the best value for you based on your own energy usage and preferences, so it’s best to assess your needs first before going for the lowest offer.

What is the average energy rate in North Richland Hills?

The average energy rate in North Richland Hills is 11.89¢ based on 2020 data from the EIA. Since the average energy consumption per household is around 1,024 kWh, the average monthly bill of someone living in North Richland Hills would be approximately $122. Again, this is just the average. Your energy bill might turn out a lot cheaper than this, especially if you get a cheaper energy plan and have less consumption.

What is energy deregulation and how does it affect me?

Texas became an energy deregulated state in 2002. This means that unlike before, consumers now have the freedom to choose their own energy provider.

Energy deregulation basically allows a number of energy providers to sell energy through different plans and packages. The transmission utility remains to be Oncor though, but Oncor is not allowed to sell their power directly to consumers. Because of the healthy competition, energy providers are coming up with cost-effective packages, making energy potentially cheaper than in energy regulated states.

Who are the energy providers in North Richland Hills?

Thanks to energy deregulation, there are a number of energy providers to choose from in North Richland Hills. These include Frontier Utilities, Pulse Power, Reliant, 4Change Energy, CirroEnergy, Tara Energy, Entrust Energy, Power of Texas, Discount Power, Green Mountain Energy, Amigo Energy, and Just Energy. They may apply different energy rates depending on the energy plan, so make sure you compare the inclusions and conditions for each plan to make sure you’re signing up for a plan that gives you the best value.

What is green energy?

Green energy is a type of energy generated from renewable of natural sources. Some examples are wind energy, solar energy, and hydro energy. Texas is the country’s leading producer of wind energy and consistently ranks among the top producers of solar energy. Some energy plans in North Richland Hills are only partially green, but there are energy plans offering 100% green energy as well.