Bedford Electricity Rates

Bedford residents can choose from 197 electricity plans across 38 competing providers. The full range spans 5.2¢ to 19.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. With 197 plans on the market, there’s a meaningful difference between the best and worst options. 83 of 197 plans are priced between 12-14¢/kWh.

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Cheapest Bedford Electricity Plans This Month

Sorted by price at 1,000 kWh. Plans with bill credits can cost more at other usage levels — check the EFL for the full breakdown.

Cheapest Bedford electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
6.7¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
6.7¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 6.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
6.8¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 24 - 7.30¢
24 months Fixed Rate
7.3¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
8.6¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 8.90¢
1 months Fixed Rate
8.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 8.90¢
1 months Fixed Rate
8.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SmartEnergy
SmartGreen 3 - 9.80¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.8¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Sustainable Home Bundle - 3 - 9.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Sustainable Lifestyle - 3 - 9.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion Pro + Perks 3 - 9.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Sustainable Days Bundle - 3 - 9.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
9.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Payless Power
PTC 3 Month - Postpaid - 10.10¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octo Simple 3 - 10.10¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 10.50¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.5¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion 3 - 10.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 3 - 10.90¢
3 months Fixed Rate
10.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Stars and Stripes Flex - 11.00¢
1 months Fixed Rate
11.0¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 12 - 11.40¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.4¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Bedford electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

Bedford electricity rate distribution chart showing 197 plans from 5.2¢ to 19.9¢ per kWh
Oncor
Delivers Your Power
13.0¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
14.6 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Bedford Utilities

No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Bedford are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.

Oncor Electric Delivery
Transmission & Distribution Utility · North & Central Texas
3.9M
Customers served statewide
1.6 hrs
Avg outage time / yr (SAIDI)
107 min
Avg restoration (CAIDI)

Oncor Electric Delivery serves about 3,936,107 customers across North & Central Texas, including Bedford. The typical Oncor customer sees roughly 0.9 outages per year, each lasting about 107 minutes.

See the full Oncor profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Bedford Electric Bills

At Bedford’s average rate of 13.0¢/kWh, here’s what a typical home pays across the year — and where that electricity is generated on ERCOT — the Texas grid.

Estimated monthly bill across the year

$123
Jan
$111
Feb
$105
Mar
$111
Apr
$138
May
$180
Jun
$217
Jul
$222
Aug
$192
Sep
$138
Oct
now
$111
Nov
$126
Dec

A typical Bedford home’s bill ranges from about $105 in Mar to $222 in Aug — summer air conditioning is the single biggest driver. Locking in a low fixed rate before summer is the easiest way to blunt the Aug spike.

Bedford Power Generation

43% Natural Gas
22% Wind
13% Solar
12% Coal
8% Nuclear
2% Hydro & Other
37%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
872 lb
CO₂ per month for a typical Bedford home (≈1,140 kWh)

Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.

Live Grid Status

Bedford Grid Status

As of , there are 614 customers without power in Bedford’s Tarrant County, Texas. This represents 0.05% of 1,328,350 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the Oncor Electric Delivery service territory. Statewide, 24,196 Texas customers are without power across 82 of 254 counties.

614
Customers Out
1,328,350
Customers Tracked
0.05%
Affected
20m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

Oncor Electric Delivery
1,328,350 customers in Tarrant County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

Oncor Electric Delivery customers in Bedford experience an average of 0.9 outages per year, with each outage lasting approximately 107 minutes. The total annual interruption time averages 1.6 hours per customer.

72° Cloudy
73°Feels like 94%Humidity 8 mphWind
Bedford and Tarrant County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KDFW

Is there a power outage in Bedford right now?

Yes. As of , there are 614 customers without power in Bedford (Tarrant County, Texas), representing 0.05% of 1,328,350 tracked customers.

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Bedford Electric Bills by Monthly Usage

Bedford homes typically use between 1,000 and 1,200 kWh per month, though many of the city’s established homes — built in the 1970s through 1990s — can pull higher during summer due to older insulation and single-pane windows. Choosing a plan matched to your actual usage is especially important in a mature community like Bedford, where home efficiency varies widely from block to block. Below are the best Bedford plans at four common usage levels, updated daily.

Bedford Apartments
500 kWh/month
Variable Advantage - 8.90¢
$49.50/mo
estimated Bedford monthly bill
  • SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
  • 9.9¢/kWh at this usage
  • Variable rate
Average Bedford Home
1,000 kWh/month
Simple Saver 3 - 5.20¢
$52.00/mo
estimated Bedford monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 5.2¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
Larger Bedford Homes
1,500 kWh/month
Simple Saver 3 - 5.20¢
$78.00/mo
estimated Bedford monthly bill
  • AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
  • 5.2¢/kWh at this usage
  • 3-month fixed rate
Large Bedford Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Variable Advantage - 8.90¢
$170.00/mo
estimated Bedford monthly bill
  • SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
  • 8.5¢/kWh at this usage
  • Variable rate
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Top-Rated Electricity Providers in Bedford

We’ve compared rates and plans from 38 retail electricity providers (REPs) serving Bedford’s Oncor Electric Delivery territory in Tarrant County. Every provider listed below is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and offers plans you can sign up for today. Your REP handles billing and customer service; Oncor delivers the power regardless of which provider you choose, so switching never affects reliability.

AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
REP · Bedford
Frontier Utilities
Houston HQ
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Energy Texas
REP · Bedford
Rhythm
Est. 2019
Atlantex Power
REP · Bedford
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
REP · Bedford
Ranchero Power
REP · Bedford
SmartEnergy
REP · Bedford
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
Companion Energy
REP · Bedford
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
Payless Power
Prepaid Plans
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
TXU
Est. 1882
INFUSE ENERGY
REP · Bedford
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
REP · Bedford
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
REP · Bedford
True Power
REP · Bedford
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
VARSITY ENERGY LLC
REP · Bedford
Budget Power
REP · Bedford
BKV Energy
REP · Bedford
Heritage Power
REP · Bedford
Think Energy LLC
REP · Bedford
Champion Energy
Est. 2003
CleanSky Energy
Clean Plans
Discount Power
REP · Bedford
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
TriEagle Energy
Eagle Ford
Reliant Energy
NRG Company
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC
REP · Bedford
Pronto Power
REP · Bedford
Direct Energy
NRG Company
Branch Energy
REP · Bedford
Green Mountain Energy
100% Renewable
NEC co-op Energy
REP · Bedford
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Commercial & Business Electricity in Bedford

Bedford’s position along the Airport Freeway (SH-121/SH-183) corridor and its proximity to DFW International Airport make it a hub for small businesses, professional services, and logistics-adjacent operations. Whether you run a retail shop on Central Drive, a medical office near Bedford Boys Ranch, or a warehouse serving the DFW airport supply chain, deregulation means you can shop multiple providers for a competitive commercial rate. Bedford businesses that switch from default utility pricing typically save 15–30% on electricity costs.

Unlike Bedford residential plans with standardized pricing tiers, commercial electricity rates are custom-quoted based on your business’s usage volume, demand patterns, and contract length. A quick quote request can unlock Bedford business rates you won’t find on a residential comparison page. Compare real-time commercial rates in the Oncor territory on our business electricity page, or request a free quote.

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How to Switch Electric Companies in Bedford

Whether you’re moving to Bedford or switching from an existing provider, the process is the same and takes about five minutes. Your new retail provider handles the coordination with Oncor Electric Delivery — you don’t need to call anyone else, and there’s zero interruption to your power.

  1. Confirm Your Address & Check Your Contract

    Enter your ZIP code to verify your address is in Oncor’s deregulated territory. All of Bedford and the broader HEB tri-cities area (Hurst, Euless, Bedford) qualify, along with most of Tarrant County. If you’re switching from an existing plan, check your contract end date and early-termination fee — most ETFs are $50–$200, and you can switch penalty-free within 14 days of your contract end.

  2. Compare Plans

    Shop rates from Bedford’s 38 providers. Compare at your actual usage level: apartments around 500 kWh, average homes 1,000–1,200 kWh, larger or older homes 1,500–2,000+ kWh. Bedford’s mature housing stock means your neighbor’s usage can differ significantly from yours — check your Oncor Smart Meter Texas portal for your actual 12-month history before choosing a plan.

  3. Sign Up

    Enroll online or by phone. You’ll need your service address, preferred start date, and a government ID. Your new provider files a switch request with ERCOT and Oncor, and service transfers on your next meter-read date — typically 1–3 business days. No one visits your home and the lights stay on the entire time.

Moving to Bedford?

Schedule your electricity at least 5 business days before your move-in date. Bedford’s housing stock is mostly established homes from the 1970s–1990s, so consider getting an HVAC inspection before your first summer — older systems and original insulation can push monthly usage well above average. Ask your home inspector about attic insulation R-value and duct condition to set realistic expectations for your electricity bills.

Rooftop Solar

Bedford Solar

Bedford gets about 5 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 13.0¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,220 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,323
Estimated yearly bill savings
$19,250
System cost (before local incentives)
14.6 yr
Estimated payback period

Texas context: 152,730 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (1,149 MW of residential capacity).

Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt and an 80% performance ratio. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $13,825 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

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Bedford Electricity FAQ

Got questions about Bedford’s electricity market? Our Bedford-focused FAQs cover rates, plans, providers, and everything you need to know about powering your home in the HEB Mid-Cities area.

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Bedford right now?

Today’s cheapest: 5.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh in Bedford, offered by AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC (Simple Saver 3 - 5.20¢). That’s well below the 12.95¢ average across 197 plans from 38 providers. Under the PUCT-regulated deregulated market, every provider delivers power over Oncor Electric Delivery’s grid — your electricity is identical regardless of supplier. The gap between cheapest and average translates to roughly $78/month in savings.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Bedford?

A typical Bedford household using 1,000 kWh pays around $130/month at the average rate of 12.95¢/kWh. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports Texas homes average 1,140 kWh/month. On the cheapest available plan at 5.2¢, supply costs drop to $52/month. Summer AC and winter heating drive the biggest monthly swings.

Who delivers electricity in Bedford?

Electricity in Bedford is delivered by Oncor Electric Delivery, the regulated TDU for this area. Oncor Electric Delivery owns the poles, wires, transformers, and meters. Under PUCT regulations, Oncor Electric Delivery must deliver power equally to all customers regardless of which REP (Retail Electric Provider) they purchase supply from. Your supplier choice changes only your rate and billing.

How do I switch electricity providers in Bedford?

Pick a REP (Retail Electric Provider) from the 38 providers serving Bedford, enroll online, and the new supplier handles everything with Oncor Electric Delivery. The PUCT-regulated switch takes 1–2 business days with no service interruption. Oncor Electric Delivery processes it without any physical work at your home. Same grid, same power — just a different rate and billing source.

Are there renewable energy plans in Bedford?

Several providers serving Bedford include renewable energy in their plans through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) sourced from ERCOT-connected wind and solar facilities across Texas. No home equipment changes are needed — Oncor Electric Delivery delivers the power identically. Compare plan details on each provider’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) to see the exact renewable energy percentage included.

How much are electricity delivery charges in Bedford?

Oncor Electric Delivery delivery charges in Bedford are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and apply equally to all customers regardless of which REP (Retail Electric Provider) they choose. These charges cover poles, wires, meters, and grid maintenance. Most plan rates displayed on comparison sites already include Oncor Electric Delivery’s delivery fees. Check the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for each plan to see the exact breakdown of supply versus delivery costs.

Should I choose a fixed or variable rate plan in Bedford?

Fixed-rate plans guarantee your supply rate for a set period, typically 3 to 36 months. Variable-rate plans adjust monthly based on ERCOT wholesale market conditions. In Bedford, fixed plans start at 5.2¢/kWh today. For most households, a fixed rate offers better budget predictability and protection against summer price spikes when grid demand peaks and wholesale costs can surge.

How do I switch electricity providers in Bedford?

Switching providers in Bedford takes about five minutes and can be done entirely online. Pick your new plan on this page, click through to enroll, and provide your Bedford service address, preferred start date, and a government ID. Your new REP files a switch request with ERCOT and Oncor, and the changeover happens on your next meter-read date — typically within 1–3 business days. There is no service interruption: no one visits your home, no one touches your meter, and your power stays on throughout the transition. If you’re leaving a current contract early, factor in any early-termination fee — but remember that switching during the final 14 days of your contract is penalty-free under Texas law.