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Cheapest Fixed Rate Electricity Plans in Highlands, TX

Fixed-rate electricity plans lock in your price per kWh for the full length of your contract — typically 6, 12, or 24 months. That means your energy charge stays exactly the same whether summer demand spikes or wholesale prices surge. For Highlands households on CenterPoint Energy, a fixed-rate plan is the single best way to protect your budget from price volatility and avoid bill shock during Texas heat waves.

8.1¢/kWh lowest Fixed Rate plan · Highlands · based on 1,000 kWh

8.1¢

Lowest Fixed Rate

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Compare Fixed Electricity Rates in Highlands

All rates in ¢/kWh for ZIP 77562. CenterPoint Energy delivery fee billed separately. Updated daily from Texas Power to Choose.

Provider / Plan	500 kWh	1,000 kWh ★	2,000 kWh	Term	Action
Octopus Energy Octopus Lite 12 100% Renewable	21.1¢	8.1¢	14.1¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Amigo Energy Sustainable Lifestyle - 3 31% Renewable	10.2¢	9.3¢	8.9¢	3 mo	Enroll →
Frontier Utilities Frontier Power Saver 3 30% Renewable	9.8¢	9.3¢	9.1¢	3 mo	Enroll →
Companion Energy Companion Pro + Perks 3 30% Renewable	9.8¢	9.3¢	9.1¢	3 mo	Enroll →
Ranchero Power Ranchero Cheapskate - 3 6% Renewable	10.4¢	9.4¢	9¢	3 mo	Enroll →
Gexa Energy Gexa Eco Choice 3 100% Renewable	9.9¢	9.4¢	9.2¢	3 mo	Enroll →
Energy Texas The Lone Saver 24 100% Renewable	20.8¢	10.8¢	15.8¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Constellation Newenergy Inc 5 Month Usage Bill Credit 26% Renewable	14.9¢	10.9¢	11.7¢	5 mo	Enroll →
Chariot Energy Bright Nights 12 100% Renewable	13.7¢	12.2¢	11.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Abundance Energy Confident Renter 12 25% Renewable	13.3¢	12.8¢	12.6¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Octopus Energy Llc Octo Simple 3 100% Renewable	13.3¢	12.8¢	12.6¢	3 mo	Enroll →
Revolution Energy Llc Stars and Stripes 24 26% Renewable	13.8¢	12.9¢	12.4¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Cirro Energy Smart Simple 15 21% Renewable	13.4¢	12.9¢	12.6¢	15 mo	Enroll →
Ae Texas Smart Secure 15 35% Renewable	13.4¢	12.9¢	12.6¢	15 mo	Enroll →
Infuse Energy Essential Infusion 36 26% Renewable	13.7¢	13¢	12.7¢	36 mo	Enroll →
True Power True Value 36 15% Renewable	13.5¢	13¢	12.7¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Bkv Energy Daisy 15 29% Renewable	13.5¢	13¢	12.8¢	15 mo	Enroll →
Budget Power No Gimmicks 24 35% Renewable	13.5¢	13¢	12.8¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Branch Energy (texas) Llc Branch Fixed 12 100% Renewable	13.6¢	13.1¢	12.8¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Think Energy Think Clean 12 with Smart Thermostat Connected 100% Renewable	13.2¢	13.3¢	13.3¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Ap Gas & Electric (tx) Llc TrueClassic 24 6% Renewable	13.8¢	13.3¢	13.1¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Southern Federal Power Llc SoFed Better Rate - 36 6% Renewable	14.4¢	13.4¢	13¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Cleansky Energy Embrace Green 36 - New Customer Special 100% Renewable	13.9¢	13.4¢	13.1¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Discount Power Saver 24 24% Renewable	14.1¢	13.6¢	13.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Spark Energy Llc Choose 6 35% Renewable	14.1¢	13.6¢	13.3¢	6 mo	Enroll →
Rhythm Digital Choice 36 100% Renewable	13.6¢	13.6¢	13.7¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Heritage Power Llc Bright Start 12 - $25 credit on your first bill! 25% Renewable	14.5¢	14¢	13.7¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Champion Energy Services Llc Champ Saver-12 26% Renewable	14.8¢	14.3¢	14¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Direct Energy Autopay Texas 12 24% Renewable	15.4¢	14.4¢	13.9¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Texans Choice Power Llc Free Nights 12 35% Renewable	15.07¢	14.58¢	14.33¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Reliant Reliant Power On 24 Plan 24% Renewable	15.8¢	14.8¢	14.3¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Trieagle Energy Lp Simple Savings 12 3% Renewable	15.3¢	14.8¢	14.5¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Tara Energy Basics PTC - 36 31% Renewable	15.4¢	14.9¢	14.6¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Just Energy Basics PTC - 60 31% Renewable	15.4¢	14.9¢	14.6¢	60 mo	Enroll →
Good Charlie & Co Llc GoodEnergy 36 26% Renewable	15.9¢	14.9¢	14.4¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Green Mountain Energy Company Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Choice 100% Renewable	16.1¢	15.1¢	14.6¢	24 mo	Enroll →
Txu Energy Simple Value 12 3% Renewable	17.2¢	15.7¢	14.9¢	12 mo	Enroll →
Atlantex Power Luminous 36 35% Renewable	16.4¢	15.9¢	15.6¢	36 mo	Enroll →
Payless Power PTC 6 Month - Prepaid 26% Renewable	16.6¢	16.1¢	15.8¢	6 mo	Enroll →

★ 1,000 kWh is the Texas standard usage benchmark. Rates include energy charge; TDSP delivery fees billed separately.

Why Choose a Fixed Rate Plan?

Fixed pricing gives you predictability. You know exactly what you'll pay per kWh the day you enroll — and that rate doesn't change until your contract ends. This is especially valuable in Highlands, where August temperatures routinely push electricity demand (and spot prices) to their highest levels of the year. Most fixed-rate plans also include a straightforward cancellation fee, so you can switch if a better deal appears.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest fixed-rate electricity plan in Highlands?

The lowest fixed-rate plan in Highlands today is Octopus Energy — Octopus Lite 12 at 8.1¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh. At 500 kWh the rate is 21.1¢/kWh and at 2,000 kWh it is 14.1¢/kWh. Rates are pulled live from the Texas Power to Choose database.

How long do fixed-rate plans last in Texas?

Texas fixed-rate plans range from 3 months to 5 years. The most common terms are 12 and 24 months. Shorter terms give you more flexibility to re-shop; longer terms lock in today's rate for maximum price stability. If you break a fixed-rate contract early, most providers charge a cancellation fee of $50–$300.

Is a fixed rate or variable rate better for electricity in Texas?

For most Texas households, fixed-rate plans are the safer choice. Texas electricity prices can spike dramatically during extreme heat or cold — the February 2021 winter storm saw some variable rates hit $9/kWh. A fixed-rate plan eliminates that risk entirely. Variable rates may be cheaper in mild months but offer no protection against market surges.