All-Inclusive Pricing
All-inclusive pricing demystifies electricity costs, helping you compare plans accurately and avoid bill surprises.
Brad Gregory
License
- Texas Energy Consultant License
Expertise
- Energy Industry
- Texas Electricity Market
- Customer Experience
Certifications
- Certified Energy Professional
- Texas Energy Market Specialist
12 years of experience
All-Inclusive Pricing
Are you tired of electricity bills that leave you shocked and confused?
Frustrated by rates that seem low but lead to unexpectedly high costs?
It’s time to discover the power of transparent pricing with an all-inclusive approach to comparing electricity plans.
What is All-Inclusive Pricing?
All-inclusive pricing shows you the total amount you’ll pay on your bill, including:
- Energy charges
- Delivery fees
- Monthly base charges
- All applicable taxes and fees
No hidden costs. No surprises. Transparent pricing that lets you see the true cost of your electricity.
Why All-Inclusive Pricing Matters
In Texas, advertised electricity rates often don’t tell the whole story. Some marketplaces show prices that exclude the following:
- Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU) charges
- Monthly base charges
- Minimum usage fees
- Other miscellaneous fees
This can lead to shockingly high bills that are much higher than expected. All-inclusive pricing eliminates these surprises, giving you the full picture upfront.
Bundled vs. Unbundled Rates
All electricity plans in Texas include two main cost components:
- Energy Charges: The cost of the electricity you use.
- Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU) Charges: The cost of delivering that electricity to your home.
It’s important to note that all plans levy the same TDU charges, which your Retail Electric Provider (REP) bills on behalf of your local TDU. However, REPs present these charges in two different ways:
- Bundled Plans: The REP combines energy and TDU charges into a single, combined rate.
- Unbundled Plans: The REP keeps energy charges separate and “passes through” the TDU charges without markup.
Whether a plan is bundled or unbundled is less important than understanding and comparing its total cost.
The Advantage of All-Inclusive Pricing
Whether a plan is bundled or unbundled, all-inclusive pricing shows you the total cost you’ll pay. Here’s why this matters:
- Transparency: See the full cost upfront—no surprises on your bill.
- Easy Comparisons: Compare plans side-by-side based on total cost, not just partial charges.
- No Hidden Fees: All applicable charges are displayed, eliminating surprises on your bill.