The average Bedford electricity rate today is 13.47¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. Compare 200 plans from 39 providers serving Bedford and the territory. Electricity prices range from 7.5¢ to 20.3¢/kWh with 1–12 month terms.
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.
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Chariot Energy
GridPlus 12 - 7.50¢
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7.5¢
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Octopus Energy
Octopus Lite 12 - 7.70¢
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7.7¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
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7.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
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7.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Stars and Stripes Flex - 8.90¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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8.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
Essential Infusion Flex - 8.90¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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8.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 8.90¢
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8.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 9.00¢
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9.0¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Sustainable Living Bundle - 3 - 9.10¢
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9.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Balanced Days Bundle - 3 - 9.10¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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9.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Sustainable Simply Days - 3 - 9.10¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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9.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
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9.3¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver 12 - 9.70¢
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9.7¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Saver 12 - 9.70¢
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9.7¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion Pro + Perks 3 - 10.50¢
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10.5¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Simple Switch 3 - 10.80¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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10.8¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Straight Forward 3 - 10.90¢
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10.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
TrueClassic 3 - 11.50¢
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11.5¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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BKV Energy
Daisy 3
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11.7¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 12 - 12.20¢
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12.2¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Bedford electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh 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’s North Texas location means summer highs regularly top 100°F with stretches of 105°F+ during peak heat waves. Many Bedford homes date from the 1970s and 1980s, when insulation standards and window efficiency were far lower than today’s codes. If your home still has original insulation or single-pane windows, expect summer usage to climb to 1,500–2,000+ kWh. Compare plans at both 1,000 kWh and 2,000 kWh to avoid bill shock, and consider an energy audit — upgrading attic insulation or sealing ductwork can cut cooling costs 20–30%.
We’ve compared rates and plans from 39 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.
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.
We track electricity rates across 3 ZIP codes in the Bedford and HEB-area metro served by Oncor Electric Delivery in Tarrant County. Find your ZIP below to confirm you can shop for Bedford electricity plans on this page.
Don’t see your ZIP? Oncor’s territory covers most of the DFW Metroplex, including neighboring Hurst and Euless. Enter your ZIP code at the top of this page to instantly check availability and compare plans.
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.
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.
Shop rates from Bedford’s 39 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.
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.
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.
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.
Bedford is part of Texas’s deregulated electricity market, which means you choose your own retail electricity provider (REP) rather than being assigned to a single utility. Oncor Electric Delivery owns and maintains the power lines, poles, and meters throughout Bedford and the broader HEB tri-cities area, but your REP is the company that sets your rate and sends your bill. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) licenses all REPs and oversees market rules, so every provider listed on this page is a regulated, legitimate option. Deregulation gives Bedford residents the power to shop for the best rate, switch providers without service interruption, and choose plan features like renewable energy or fixed pricing.
The cheapest Bedford electricity rate is 7.5¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage, offered by Chariot Energy (GridPlus 12 - 7.50¢). The average rate across all 200 available plans is 13.47¢/kWh. Rates change frequently as providers adjust to wholesale market conditions, so we update this page multiple times daily. Because Bedford, Hurst, and Euless all share the same Oncor territory, the cheapest rate here applies across the entire HEB area.
At the current average rate of 13.47¢/kWh, a Bedford home using 1,000 kWh/month would pay about $135/month. Most Bedford homes consume between 1,000 and 1,200 kWh monthly, though older homes with original insulation or aging HVAC systems can run 1,400–1,800 kWh during summer. Expect summer bills to climb 40–80% above your spring baseline, especially in homes built before modern energy codes took effect. Upgrading to a programmable thermostat and sealing ductwork are two of the fastest ways to bring a Bedford electricity bill back in line.
Oncor Electric Delivery is the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) for Bedford and the majority of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Oncor owns and maintains the physical infrastructure — power lines, utility poles, transformers, and smart meters — in your Bedford neighborhood. Every retail electricity provider in this market pays Oncor a regulated delivery charge on your behalf, which appears as a line item on your monthly bill. Oncor’s delivery charges are the same regardless of which REP you choose, so switching providers never changes the delivery portion of your bill. For outages or meter issues in Bedford, contact Oncor directly at 888-313-4747 or visit oncor.com.
Contact Oncor Electric Delivery at 888-313-4747 for all outage reports in Bedford and the surrounding HEB area. Oncor is responsible for restoring power regardless of which retail provider you use — your REP has no control over the physical infrastructure. You can also report outages and track restoration progress through Oncor’s online outage map at oncor.com. During major storms affecting the Mid-Cities, Oncor stages repair crews throughout Tarrant County to speed up restoration times. If your outage is isolated to your home and your neighbors have power, check your breaker panel first before calling.
Texas law (PUCT Substantive Rule §25.475) requires your REP to send a written “Contract Expiration Notice” at least 30 days (and no more than 45 days) before your plan ends. If you take no action, you’ll automatically roll onto a month-to-month variable rate that is almost always significantly more expensive — often 15–20+ ¢/kWh. Set a calendar reminder about six weeks before your contract end date, shop for new plans on this page, and lock in a fresh rate while your old plan is still active. You can switch penalty-free during the final 14 days of any fixed-rate contract, so there’s no reason to wait until after expiration and overpay on a variable rate.
Yes — and they’re frequently priced right alongside conventional plans. Green Mountain Energy, Chariot Energy, and Gexa Energy all offer 100% renewable electricity plans in the Oncor territory that serves Bedford, backed by Texas wind and solar renewable energy credits (RECs). If you have rooftop solar panels, several REPs offer solar buyback programs that credit you for excess generation exported to the ERCOT grid. Texas’s massive wind and solar capacity — the state leads the nation in wind generation — means green plans in Bedford are no longer the premium they once were. In some months, the cheapest plan on this page is a 100% renewable option.
North Texas summers are brutal, with Bedford regularly seeing highs above 100°F from June through August and heat indices climbing even higher. Air conditioning accounts for 50–70% of a typical summer electricity bill, and Bedford’s mature housing stock makes the problem worse: homes built in the 1970s and 1980s often have R-19 or lower attic insulation (modern code calls for R-38), original single-pane windows, and aging ductwork with air leaks. A home that uses 900 kWh in April can easily top 1,800 kWh in July. To reduce summer costs, set your thermostat to 78°F when home, use ceiling fans, seal gaps around doors and windows, and schedule annual AC maintenance before the heat arrives. Also compare plans at 1,500–2,000 kWh, not just the standard 1,000 kWh benchmark.
Commercial electricity rates for Bedford businesses are custom-quoted based on your usage volume, demand profile, and contract length. Unlike residential plans with published per-kWh rates at standard usage tiers, commercial pricing includes both an energy charge and a demand charge based on your peak kilowatt draw. Bedford businesses along the Airport Freeway corridor, Central Drive retail centers, and those serving the DFW Airport logistics chain can often negotiate competitive terms due to strong provider competition in the Oncor territory. Compare real-time commercial rates on our business electricity page, or request a free quote to see what’s available for your specific location and usage pattern.
Bedford, Hurst, and Euless — collectively known as the HEB tri-cities — are all served by Oncor Electric Delivery and have access to the exact same pool of retail electricity providers. That means available plans, per-kWh rates, and Oncor delivery charges are functionally identical across all three cities. The real differences in monthly bills come down to individual factors: home square footage, insulation quality, HVAC efficiency, and personal usage habits. A well-insulated 1,500-square-foot home in Bedford will have a similar bill to an equivalent home in Euless or Hurst on the same plan. If you’re comparing the HEB cities for a move, electricity cost should not be a differentiator.
For most Bedford residents, a fixed-rate plan is the safer and smarter choice. North Texas heat waves can cause wholesale electricity prices to spike dramatically on the ERCOT grid, and a variable-rate plan passes those increases directly to you — meaning your July bill could jump $100–$200 above what you’d pay on a fixed plan. Fixed-rate contracts lock your per-kWh energy charge for the full term, typically 12–36 months, giving you budget predictability through both summer peaks and mild winters. The trade-off is an early-termination fee (usually $150–$200) if you cancel before the term ends. Variable-rate plans only make sense for very short-term stays or if you actively track wholesale market prices and are comfortable with the risk.
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.
Bedford is part of the HEB Mid-Cities area in Tarrant County, served by Oncor. Compare rates in nearby cities:
These are real-time rates from the ElectricChoice.com electric rate and plan marketplace. The inclusion, exclusion, ranking, or naming of any rate, plan, or provider on this page does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Listed rates may or may not account for all plan features, fees, etc. You should review each plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) and plan terms before enrolling.
