What is the ideal power company for your Bell County home or apartment? Does your home near Harker Heights or Belton have a pool, electric car, outdoor kitchen or solar panels? Are you in a townhome or apartment near Temple, Salado or Killeen? The plan you need all depends on your usage pattern, size of home, townhome or apartment along with the desired level of control and visibility you want over your electric bill. At BKV Energy, we pride ourselves on transparency, giving you more control so you can plan your usage.
At the center of everything we do is our promise to bring fairness back to energy for Bell County homeowners. That’s why, as part of our commitment to transparency and education, we’re putting our plans on the line so you can compare BKV Energy to the most popular home energy providers in Bell County.
Plus, through our refer-a-friend program, when you refer your friends or family to BKV Energy and they join us, you each will receive a $50 bill credit!
Below, we enable you to compare BKV Energy to some of the top electricity providers in Bell County, Texas including TXU Energy, Reliant Energy, Gexa Energy, Direct Energy, Champion Energy, and Cirro Energy. BKV Energy and the other suppliers currently offer 259 different plans for you to consider, but keep in mind, with BKV Energy you get straightforward, fixed-rate energy plans with no gimmicks, and no loopholes buried in the fine print. That should simplify your choice!
With so many energy providers charging unfair prices, offering complicated plans, and burying loopholes in the fine print, you might feel like you’re not in control. But you’re not as powerless as you think. The choice is yours. The prices below are based on the 76571 Bell County ZIP code and include our most popular plans. Click to any plan to check prices in your ZIP code or check out all BKVE plans and configure your perfect option!
Use our interactive calculator to discover how changing your behavior at home can reduce your energy spending.
Let's GoIf you’re looking for the best electric plan for your apartment, we can help you compare the top energy providers for apartments and smaller townhomes in the Bell County, Texas area.
The average size of an apartment in the US is between 400 sq. ft. (an efficiency or studio apartment) up to about 900 sq. ft. (though some apartments can be larger). These electricity plan prices are based on average monthly usage rates of 500 kWh, so keep that in mind. BKVE plans are highly competitive, so make sure to check plan details before deciding.
These apartment rate plans are based on prices for the Oncor Electric Delivery TDU. Rates are current as of 11/21/2024 2:21:59 PM UTC for ZIP code 76571, and are sourced from actual providers. Please always validate rates directly through each provider's website, as rates may have changed since this date & time.
| Providers | Average Monthly Usage | 12-Month Fixed Rate Plans |
|---|---|---|
| BKV Energy | 500 kWh |
14.6¢
kWh
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Ironhorse Power Services | 500 kWh |
20.5¢
kWh
IronHorse Direct 12 FBE
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $250
|
| TXU Energy | 500 kWh |
17.6¢
kWh
Simple Value 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Express Energy | 500 kWh |
17.2¢
kWh
Express 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Reliant Energy | 500 kWh |
17.2¢
kWh
Reliant Basic Power 12 plan
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Shell Energy | 500 kWh |
16.8¢
kWh
SES Free Energy Nights
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $149
|
| 4Change Energy | 500 kWh |
16.7¢
kWh
One Rate 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $240
|
| Cirro Energy | 500 kWh |
16.4¢
kWh
Smart Simple 12 Online
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Gexa Energy | 500 kWh |
16.1¢
kWh
Gexa 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Just Energy | 500 kWh |
16.1¢
kWh
Simple Choice - 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $175
|
| Constellation Energy | 500 kWh |
15.8¢
kWh
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Green Mountain | 500 kWh |
15.8¢
kWh
Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Spark Energy LLC | 500 kWh |
15.8¢
kWh
Choose 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $100
|
| Amigo Energy | 500 kWh |
15.7¢
kWh
12th Month Free - 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $175
|
| Pulse Power | 500 kWh |
15.5¢
kWh
Pulse Texas Fixed
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| TriEagle Energy | 500 kWh |
15.3¢
kWh
Simple Savings 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20
|
| Direct Energy | 500 kWh |
15.2¢
kWh
Autopay Texas 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Chariot Energy | 500 kWh |
15.1¢
kWh
Solarize 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $15 per month remaining
|
| Champion Energy | 500 kWh |
14.8¢
kWh
Champ Saver-12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Ambit Energy | 500 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| First Choice Power | 500 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| Mp2 Energy | 500 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| Payless Power | 500 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| Summer Energy LLC | 500 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| Tomorrow Energy Corp | 500 kWh | No 12-month Option |
If you’re looking for the best electric plan for your mid-size home, say between 1,000 sq. ft. and 1,500 sq. ft., we’ve compiled the plans offered by top residential home energy providers in Bell County. These residential power plans show average montly usage rates of about 1,000 kWh for a home, so consider that before choosing.
While BKVE plans are highly competitive, often the key differentiators are in the details - so make sure to click on the plan to review our plan descriptions before you choose.
These mid-size home electricity plans listed are based on rates for the Oncor Electric Delivery TDU. Prices are current as of 11/21/2024 2:21:59 PM UTC for ZIP code 76571, and are sourced from actual providers. Please always validate rates directly through each provider's website, as rates may have changed since this date & time.
| Providers | Average Monthly Usage | 12-Month Fixed Rate Plans |
|---|---|---|
| BKV Energy | 1000 kWh |
14.2¢
kWh
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Ironhorse Power Services | 1000 kWh |
20.1¢
kWh
IronHorse Direct 12 FBE
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $250
|
| TXU Energy | 1000 kWh |
16.2¢
kWh
Simple Value 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| 4Change Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.7¢
kWh
One Rate 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $240
|
| Express Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.7¢
kWh
Express 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Cirro Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.5¢
kWh
Smart Simple 12 Online
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Shell Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.4¢
kWh
Shell Energy Fixed 100% Renewable Plan
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $149
|
| Spark Energy LLC | 1000 kWh |
15.4¢
kWh
Choose 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $100
|
| Constellation Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.3¢
kWh
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Just Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.2¢
kWh
Simple Choice - 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $175
|
| Amigo Energy | 1000 kWh |
15¢
kWh
Simple Choice - 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $175
|
| Gexa Energy | 1000 kWh |
14.9¢
kWh
Gexa SavEV 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Green Mountain | 1000 kWh |
14.9¢
kWh
Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Reliant Energy | 1000 kWh |
14.8¢
kWh
Reliant Basic Power 12 plan
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| TriEagle Energy | 1000 kWh |
14.8¢
kWh
Simple Savings 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20
|
| Chariot Energy | 1000 kWh |
14.7¢
kWh
Solarize 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $15 per month remaining
|
| Pulse Power | 1000 kWh |
14.6¢
kWh
Pulse Texas Fixed
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Champion Energy | 1000 kWh |
14.4¢
kWh
Champ Saver-12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Direct Energy | 1000 kWh |
14.3¢
kWh
Autopay Texas 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Ambit Energy | 1000 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| First Choice Power | 1000 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| Mp2 Energy | 1000 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| Payless Power | 1000 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| Summer Energy LLC | 1000 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| Tomorrow Energy Corp | 1000 kWh | No 12-month Option |
If you’re looking for the best electric plan for your larger home, say 2,500 sq. ft. and above, review these rate plans for bigger houses from the top residential energy providers in Bell County. The average monthly usage rate used for these plans is 2,000 kWh, so if your home is larger make sure to account for that.
BKV Energy aims to be highly competitive in providing power for Bell County homes that often have multiple power consuming amenities, like spas, pools, electric car chargers, outdoor kitchens and more. Check out our plan details, or give us a call at 1-855-BKV-4PWR (855-258-4797) and we’ll answer all your questions!
The larger home residential electricity plans are based on rates for the Oncor Electric Delivery TDU. Prices are current as of 11/21/2024 2:21:59 PM UTC for ZIP code 76571, and are sourced from actual providers. Please always validate rates directly through each provider's website, as rates may have changed since this date & time.
| Providers | Average Monthly Usage | 12-Month Fixed Rate Plans |
|---|---|---|
| BKV Energy | 2000 kWh |
14¢
kWh
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Ironhorse Power Services | 2000 kWh |
19.9¢
kWh
IronHorse Direct 12 FBE
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $250
|
| Direct Energy | 2000 kWh |
15.7¢
kWh
Live Brighter Lite 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| TXU Energy | 2000 kWh |
15.5¢
kWh
Simple Value 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| 4Change Energy | 2000 kWh |
15.3¢
kWh
One Rate 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $240
|
| Shell Energy | 2000 kWh |
15.2¢
kWh
Shell Energy Fixed 100% Renewable Plan
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $149
|
| Spark Energy LLC | 2000 kWh |
15.19¢
kWh
Choose 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $100
|
| Constellation Energy | 2000 kWh |
15.1¢
kWh
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Express Energy | 2000 kWh |
15¢
kWh
Express 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Gexa Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.7¢
kWh
Gexa Light Saver 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Just Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.7¢
kWh
Simple Choice - 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $175
|
| Amigo Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.5¢
kWh
Simple Choice - 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $175
|
| Chariot Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.5¢
kWh
Solarize 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $15 per month remaining
|
| Cirro Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.5¢
kWh
Smart LockSM Saver 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Reliant Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.5¢
kWh
Reliant Basic Power 12 plan
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| TriEagle Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.5¢
kWh
Simple Savings 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20
|
| Green Mountain | 2000 kWh |
14.4¢
kWh
Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Champion Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.2¢
kWh
Champ Saver-12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Pulse Power | 2000 kWh |
14.1¢
kWh
Pulse Texas Fixed
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Ambit Energy | 2000 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| First Choice Power | 2000 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| Mp2 Energy | 2000 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| Payless Power | 2000 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| Summer Energy LLC | 2000 kWh | No 12-month Option |
| Tomorrow Energy Corp | 2000 kWh | No 12-month Option |
The average cost per kWh for Bell County is 15.9¢ based on averaging 77 12-month plans for a moderate sized home (2,000 kWh / month usage) from 20 Bell County electricity providers.
The average electric bill for an apartment in Bell County is $85.61 per month based on 81 plans from 21 providers offering 12-month plans priced for using about 500 kWh per month.
The average electric bill for a medium-sized home in Bell County is around $162.51 per month based on 78 plans from 20 providers offering 12-month plans priced for using about 1,000 kWh per month.
The average electric bill for a bigger home in Bell County is about $317.46 per month based on 77 plans from 20 providers offering 12-month plans priced for using about 2,000 kWh per month.
While there are discount providers who may be cheaper, the suppliers that have low cost plans that still offer stellar service include: BKV Energy, Octopus Energy and Rhythm Energy.
Based on PowertoChoose.org customer service ratings for some of BKVE's competitors as of 9/30/23, the worst rated in terms of customer service include: Pulse Power (1 star), Gexa Energy (3 stars), Just Energy (3 stars), Rhythm Energy (3 stars) and TriEagle Energy (3 stars).
According to PowertoChoose.org, the best rated providers among BKVE's competitors with the fewest customer service complaints in the last 6 months include: Champion Energy (5 stars), Green Mountain (5 stars), Reliant Energy (5 stars) and TXU Energy (5 stars). (Updated 9/30/23)
Bell County providers offer multiple plan terms including 6-month, 10-month, 12-month, 24-month and 36-month. Typically, the longer term the plan, the lower the kWh cost because providers are averaging the fluctuations in cost caused by seasonal or situational changes over time. It’s good for customers because you can lock in your rate for longer.