Bedford Electricity Rates

Bedford electricity rates range from 7.2¢/kWh to 20.2¢, with an average of 14.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. We track 186 plans across 39 providers in the Oncor Electric Delivery territory. Plan mix: 38 fixed-rate (1–36 month), 1 variable.

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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
Chariot Energy
GridPlus 12 - 7.40¢
12 months Low Rate
7.4¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Low Rate
7.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
7.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 12 - 8.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.2¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 8.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.2¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
8.2¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power
Bill Credit Bundle 13 - 8.40¢
13 months Fixed Rate
8.4¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octopus Lite 12 - 9.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.8¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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TXU
Smart 1000 Select 12 - 10.90¢
12 months Fixed Rate
10.9¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 12.10¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 12.10¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.1¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Stars and Stripes Flex - 12.20¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.2¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
PTC Infusion Flex - 12.20¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.2¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 12 - 12.60¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.6¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
TrueClassic 12 - 12.70¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.7¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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VARSITY ENERGY LLC
HOMERUN 12 - 12.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.8¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Bedford electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

Oncor
Delivers Your Power
14.2¢
Avg Rate / kWh
5 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
9.3 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 14.2¢/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

$135
Jan
$122
Feb
$115
Mar
$122
Apr
$151
May
$197
Jun
$238
Jul
$243
Aug
$210
Sep
$151
Oct
$122
Nov
$138
Dec

A typical Bedford home’s bill ranges from about $115 in Mar to $243 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

42% Natural Gas
24% Wind
15% Coal
8% Nuclear
7% Solar
4% Hydro & Other
35%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
914 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 255 customers without power in Bedford’s Tarrant County, Texas. This represents 0.03% of 987,806 tracked customers. This is within normal operating levels for the Oncor Electric Delivery service territory. Statewide, 1,398,507 Texas customers are without power across 1009 of 254 counties.

255
Customers Out
987,806
Customers Tracked
0.03%
Affected
4m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

Oncor Electric Delivery
987,806 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.

75° Clear
65%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 255 customers without power in Bedford (Tarrant County, Texas), representing 0.03% of 987,806 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
Stars and Stripes Flex - 12.20¢
$65.00/mo
estimated Bedford monthly bill
  • REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
  • 13¢/kWh at this usage
  • 1-month fixed rate
Average Bedford Home
1,000 kWh/month
Prime 12 - 7.20¢
$72.00/mo
estimated Bedford monthly bill
  • Budget Power
  • 7.2¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Bedford Homes
1,500 kWh/month
Prime 12 - 7.20¢
$108.00/mo
estimated Bedford monthly bill
  • Budget Power
  • 7.2¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Large Bedford Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Variable Advantage - 12.10¢
$234.00/mo
estimated Bedford monthly bill
  • SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
  • 11.7¢/kWh at this usage
  • Variable rate

North Texas Summer Heat

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%.

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Top-Rated Electricity Providers in Bedford

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.

Budget Power
REP · Bedford
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Frontier Utilities
Houston HQ
Rhythm
Est. 2019
Energy Texas
REP · Bedford
Atlantex Power
REP · Bedford
Discount Power
REP · Bedford
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
TXU
Est. 1882
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
REP · Bedford
Ranchero Power
REP · Bedford
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
REP · Bedford
INFUSE ENERGY
REP · Bedford
True Power
REP · Bedford
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
REP · Bedford
VARSITY ENERGY LLC
REP · Bedford
Companion Energy
REP · Bedford
Abundance Energy
REP · Bedford
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC
REP · Bedford
CleanSky Energy
Clean Plans
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
REP · Bedford
Spark Energy
Est. 2001
Champion Energy
Est. 2003
Think Energy LLC
REP · Bedford
BKV Energy
REP · Bedford
Pronto Power
REP · Bedford
Base Power
REP · Bedford
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
TriEagle Energy
Eagle Ford
Heritage Power
REP · Bedford
Reliant Energy
NRG Company
Direct Energy
NRG Company
Green Mountain Energy
100% Renewable
NEC co-op Energy
REP · Bedford
Payless Power
Prepaid Plans
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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 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.

  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 14.2¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,220 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,451
Estimated yearly bill savings
$13,475
Net cost after 30% federal credit
9.3 yr
Estimated payback period

Texas context: 122,184 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (875 MW of residential capacity).

Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt, an 80% performance ratio, and the 30% federal tax credit. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $22,800 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.

How does electricity deregulation work in Bedford?

Deregulation means Bedford residents aren’t stuck with one electricity supplier. Oncor Electric Delivery still delivers the power, but the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) certifies multiple suppliers who compete on price and plan terms. You choose the REP (Retail Electric Provider) that fits your budget.

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Bedford right now?

As of today, the lowest Bedford rate is 7.2¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by Budget Power (Prime 12 - 7.20¢). Across 39 providers offering 186 plans, rates average 14.2¢/kWh. We update prices multiple times per day.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Bedford?

Based on today’s average rate of 14.2¢/kWh, expect about $142/month for 1,000 kWh of usage. Choosing the cheapest plan at 7.2¢ could bring that down to $72/month.

Who delivers electricity in Bedford?

Electricity in Bedford is delivered by Oncor Electric Delivery, who maintains the local grid infrastructure. Your supplier choice doesn’t change who delivers the power — only who supplies it and at what rate.

How do I switch electricity providers in Bedford?

Choose a certified REP (Retail Electric Provider) and enroll. Oncor Electric Delivery processes the switch within 1–2 business days. Your electricity stays on throughout — the only change is who supplies your power and what rate you pay.

What happens when my contract expires?

Your supplier is required to notify you before your contract ends. If you don’t act, you’ll typically default to a variable rate. Compare and switch proactively to avoid paying more than necessary.

How do Bedford business electricity rates work?

Business rates in Bedford factor in your demand profile and usage volume. A custom quote is the only way to see real pricing for your specific business. We can help you compare options from certified suppliers.

Who handles power outages in Bedford?

Oncor Electric Delivery. Your electricity supplier has no role in outage response — that’s always handled by the delivery company.

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.

Compare Rates in Nearby Texas Cities

Bedford is part of the HEB Mid-Cities area in Tarrant County, served by Oncor. Compare rates in nearby cities:

Hurst Euless Fort Worth North Richland Hills Arlington Grapevine