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Find The The Best Power Plans in Richmond

When Energy Deregulation was introduced in Texas in 2002 the energy market completely changed course. This meant that millions of Texans, including residents of Richmond, finally had the power to choose their own electric suppliers and take advantage of cheap electric power plans.

There are plenty of Electricity Companies serving Richmond. They all offer different plans and prices. Comparing them all is overwhelming. Who has the time to do that?

SlashPlan has figured out a way to do just that!

We will find the BEST energy plan for you, based on your preferences and historical energy usage patterns.

If you live in Richmond, read on to find out how to get the best electricity plan…

Moving to Richmond or Just Switching to a Cheaper Electricity Rate?

You can establish a new plan when moving, or even switch electricity providers if you’re staying at the same address. Our goal is to make sure that you, as a consumer, are getting the cheapest and best possible bang for your buck!

With so many options to choose from, it is extremely time-consuming to find the best plan.

Most of the supplier websites show you advertised rates in large text, only to charge you more later!

Would you rather compare plans using a manual Excel spreadsheet with hundreds of rows, or would you rather let SlashPlan find the best and cheapest plan for you?

Using our service will not cost you a dime! Yes, it is completely FREE of charge.

You may ask, how do we make sure we’re finding the best price?

We monitor a large number of electricity plans, by different energy suppliers in Richmond which updates daily, and we present them to you in one easy-to-understand list, with the cheapest rates showing first.

Follow our 3-step process for finding and enrolling in a new plan. It’s simple, and takes 5 minutes!

Enter Zip Code

Based on your Zip Code we will find and show you all the plans that are available to you. Finding the right plan is Easy, Fast and FREE.

Compare Plans

Our method allows you to compare the final prices of each plan. No more overcharges for plans that do not fit you usage pattern.

Sign Up

The signup process is SUPER easy and fast. In just 5 minutes you can start saving money on your electricity bills!

PRO TIP: The get the most accurate bill estimates, know your monthly usage. Ideally, pull the previous 12-month history from your current provider and enter them on our comparison page.

For a limited time, SlashPlan is offering a concierge service where we will get those numbers on your behalf.

Why Compare Electricity Rates?

Most people, especially ones who move to Texas from out of state or from regulated energy markets are not aware that they have the power to choose their electric provider.

Like any other service provider, electricity companies always try to charge you as much as they can, and they use different tactics to make it happen, all while telling you that you’re getting a “deal”.

Without using an energy comparison service like SlashPlan you may not be aware of all discounts you can take advantage of, or the hidden fees that will mysteriously show up on your bill.

Still not sure why? Let me show you a common scenario:

Assuming you narrowed down your search to 2 energy companies (Company A & Company B) that both advertise a price of 10¢ per Kilowatt Hour (kWh). You might think that since both companies offer the same price, your bill would be the same. But it wouldn’t!

A standard practice in the energy industry is to offer Tiered Pricing.

So you will only pay the advertised rate if your monthly usage falls under that specific tier.

Going back to our scenario, it would look something like this:

Company A offers the advertised rate when your monthly usage is ABOVE 2000 kWh.

Company B offers this price when your monthly usage is UNDER 1000 kWh.

So if we go back now and ask the same question. Which company offers a better rate?

The proper answer should be — “it depends”!

It depends on your monthly usage, and multiple other factors, such as monthly base charges, usage credits, discounts, time of usage, etc…

Estimating your final bill is impossible without taking all of these charges and credits into consideration.

That’s exactly what we’re here to solve!

Our comparison page will show you plans from different electric companies in a standardized way that is easy to compare and understand. We include all the fees and discounts, so you can compare apples-to-apples.

For you to know you’re making the best decision, you need to have all the details in front of your eyes. Including all fees, discounts, and plan terms.

Using our free service, you can now easily find this information in a matter of seconds!

On our comparison page, you can sort, filter, and shop by price at YOUR specific usage level.

The rates we display on SlashPlan are the rates you’ll actually experience on your bill, inclusive of all hidden fees. We make sure that you’re not misled by the cheaper rates often advertised by electric providers… those advertised rates are associated with higher usage levels that many households never enjoy because their usage level never reaches that pricing tier.

SlashPlan has your best interest in our heart, and when shopping for energy, we are loyal to you. We act on your behalf to level the playing field and let the electric providers fight and compete to earn your business.

We’ll provide you with all the necessary details, showing you the best deals from the most respected, reputable providers in your area offering the best rates, terms, and customer satisfaction.

Click here to compare the cheapest electricity rates in Richmond

Even if you aren’t moving, you can save hundreds of dollars a year by switching providers. If you’re not locked into a contract with your energy provider you are likely overpaying.

Check how much you could be saving on your Electric Bill

Best Electricity Plans and Rates in Richmond

Rhythm

Simply Bright 6

6 month

13.9¢ kWh

Maxx Saver Select 24

24 month

9.4¢ kWh

Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12

12 month

20.0¢ kWh

Spark Energy

Spark Instant Plus 12

12 month

34.0¢ kWh

4Change Energy

Maxx Saver 12

12 month

12.9¢ kWh

Frontier Utilities

Best Value 12

12 month

13.9¢ kWh

Pulse Power

Texas Smart

36 month

23.0¢ kWh

Frontier Utilities

Platinum 24+

24 month

16.2¢ kWh

Rhythm

Simply Bright 36

36 month

13.1¢ kWh

New Power Texas

Power of One

24 month

24.8¢ kWh

Frontier Utilities

Frontier 6+

6 month

13.9¢ kWh

4Change Energy

Maxx Saver Select 12

12 month

9.5¢ kWh

Energy Texas

36 Inflation Fix

36 month

11.9¢ kWh

Frontier Utilities

Platinum 12+

12 month

16.8¢ kWh

Energy Texas

The Gruene 18

18 month

12.5¢ kWh

New Power Texas

Power of One

36 month

25.0¢ kWh

4Change Energy

Generous Saver Plus 12

12 month

12.9¢ kWh

Gexa Energy

Gexa Saver Deluxe 12

12 month

14.6¢ kWh

4Change Energy

Helpful Saver 24

24 month

12.9¢ kWh

Smart Budget 36

36 month

14.5¢ kWh

Please note: The rates above are updated periodically. Current energy rates may have changed since our last update. To get the latest energy rates in your area please go to our comparison page and enter your zip code. Energy rates shown above are for a residential monthly consumption of 1000 kWh in zip code 77043.

Average Household Electricity Rates in Richmond, Texas

The average price of electricity for Texas residential consumers between 2001-2020 was 11.1¢ kWh (Kilowatt/Hour).

Since Retail Electric Prices are constantly fluctuating, it’s difficult to tell if the plan you’re currently enrolled in is offering you a good deal.

The rates that you manually worked hard to compile may not be relevant by the time you sign-up. The energy company that gave you the best deal last year may no longer offer the best prices.

Stop wasting time and overpaying for electricity

With SlashPlan you can compare and instantly get up-to-date unbiased energy rates, pre-sorted with the lowest prices showing first.

Data for this chart was compiled from the U.S Energy Information Administration – https://www.eia.gov/electricity/sales_revenue_price/

How To Find A Reliable Power Company in Richmond?

You may not be aware but in a deregulated energy state like Texas, the energy company that is selling you the electricity is NOT in charge of maintaining the power infrastructure or handling outages. Instead, a different utility company, known as a “TDSP” is in charge of doing that.

Sounds odd, right?

To keep the energy prices low and eliminate monopolies deregulated markets don’t allow utility companies (aka TDU / TDSP) to sell electricity directly to the end user.

The utility companies are, however, in charge of delivering the electricity to your home, and maintaning the power lines and the energy infrastructure.

Any issues related to power outages, blackouts, or the electric meter will need to be addressed by the utlity company, and not your provider.

There are 5 main utility companies in Texas. Determine which utility company services your area.

What does this mean for us, the retail consumers?

This means that the electricity that you receive to your home or business is literally all the same. Regardless of which company sells it to you. There is only 1 utility company that services your address, and they are the only company that delivers electricity to you.

So what are the differences between all the other energy companies?

They all have different structured plans and prices.

Some providers only offer green plans, others include no-deposit plans, etc…

If prices are the same, then the main differences that you should pay attention to are the provider’s customer service, early cancellation policy, and ease of communication.

When you sign up for a new plan using SlashPlan, you can be confident that you’re getting a great bargain, and will sign up with a well-known energy company that has a proven track record of competitive prices and outstanding customer support.

Find The Best Power Plans in Richmond

Top 4 Things To Consider When Signing Up

Other than price, these are key points to consider when enrolling in a new plan:

Your monthly usage – Having your 12-month usage history will allow you to find the best plan for your usage habits.

Rate Type – Do you prefer a fixed-rate or a variable rate plan?

Term Length – 12 months is a standard enrollment term. If prices are low right now, take advantage of the low rates and lock-in a fixed price for 24 months or more!

Green Energy – Helping the environment by having your Electricity Supplier purchase Renewable Energy Credits on your behalf to offset the impact of energy generation on the environment.

To read more we have a blog with plenty of resources that explain everything you need to know about the energy market and useful cost-saving tactics and tips.

Our comparison tool will instantly tell which plan currently offers the cheapest price, based on your usage and the filters you select.

If you’re still not sure and feel like you need some expert help, contact us today or schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a SlashPlan expert.

What Do I Need In Order To Sign Up?

It’s important to remember that SlashPlan is not your electricity provider. We created a marketplace that allows you to instantly compare and sign-up (or switch) your electricity plan.

When you sign up for a new plan, your new provider requires us to send them some information about you to initiate the enrollment.

We do not store sensitive information on our servers and make sure to protect your private data. We will never sell or share it with anyone!

Most people prefer a streamlined online enrollment, if you feel uncomfortable submitting your information online you can also enroll over the phone.

This normally is the information an electric provider will require you to provide:

Full Name
Service Address
Billing Address
Social Security Number or Driver’s License Number (to determine if a deposit is required)
Requested service start date
Meter Number – The number printed on your Electric Meter. It can also be found on your recent electricity bill.