Are you searching for the best electricity rates and providers in Pasadena, TX? Look no further than BKV Energy! As experts in the deregulated Texas energy market, we are committed to bringing fairness back to energy for Pasadena homeowners. With our transparent and education-focused approach, we offer you more control and visibility over your electric bill, so you can plan your usage effectively.
When choosing a power provider for your Pasadena home or apartment, it's important to consider your specific needs and preferences. Do you have a pool, electric car, outdoor kitchen, or solar panels? The size of your home, townhome, or apartment also plays a role in determining the ideal plan for you. At BKV Energy, we understand these factors and tailor our plans accordingly.
Not only do we prioritize transparency and control, but we also value our customers' loyalty. That's why we have a refer-a-friend program in place. When you refer your friends or family to BKV Energy and they join us, both of you will receive a $50 bill credit! It's our way of showing appreciation for your support.
Now, let's compare BKV Energy to some of the top electricity providers in Pasadena, Texas, including TXU Energy, Reliant Energy, Gexa Energy, Direct Energy, Champion Energy, and Cirro Energy. With a total of 260 different plans available, it can be overwhelming to make a decision. However, with BKV Energy, you can trust that our straightforward, fixed-rate energy plans have no gimmicks or hidden loopholes in the fine print. We believe in simplifying your choice and providing you with the best value.
When considering your power usage in Pasadena, it's important to take into account the unique characteristics of the area. According to the US Census, Pasadena has a growing population and offers a variety of attractions and amenities. Whether you're near the Central Church of Christ or Divine Restoration Apostolic Church, Memorial Park, or Pasadena Oaks Shopping Center, BKV Energy is here to meet your energy needs.
Additionally, Pasadena's weather patterns can impact your power consumption. By understanding the local climate, you can make informed decisions about conserving energy and optimizing your usage. The National Weather Service provides valuable information on the extreme heat summer and cool winter weather conditions in Pasadena, helping you plan accordingly.
Choose BKV Energy as your trusted power provider in Pasadena, TX. Experience the benefits of our transparent approach, tailored plans, and commitment to fairness in the deregulated energy market. Don't miss out on the opportunity to receive a $50 bill credit through our refer-a-friend program. Join us today!
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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 Pasadena, 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 CenterPoint Energy TDU. Rates are current as of 11/21/2024 2:22:06 PM UTC for ZIP code 77502, 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 |
15¢
kWh
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Ironhorse Power Services | 500 kWh |
20.7¢
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 |
17.4¢
kWh
Express 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Reliant Energy | 500 kWh |
17.2¢
kWh
Reliant Basic Power 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| 4Change Energy | 500 kWh |
17¢
kWh
One Rate 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $240
|
| Shell Energy | 500 kWh |
17¢
kWh
Shell Energy EV Free Charging Plan
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $149
|
| Gexa Energy | 500 kWh |
16.6¢
kWh
Gexa 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Cirro Energy | 500 kWh |
16.5¢
kWh
Smart Simple 12 Online
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Spark Energy LLC | 500 kWh |
16.5¢
kWh
Choose 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $100
|
| Amigo Energy | 500 kWh |
16.3¢
kWh
12th Month Free - 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $175
|
| Just Energy | 500 kWh |
16.3¢
kWh
Simple Choice- 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $175
|
| Green Mountain | 500 kWh |
15.9¢
kWh
Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Pulse Power | 500 kWh |
15.9¢
kWh
Pulse Texas Fixed
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Constellation Energy | 500 kWh |
15.8¢
kWh
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| TriEagle Energy | 500 kWh |
15.7¢
kWh
Simple Savings 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Chariot Energy | 500 kWh |
15.5¢
kWh
Solarize 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $15 per month remaining
|
| Direct Energy | 500 kWh |
15.3¢
kWh
Autopay Texas 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| OhmConnect Energy | 500 kWh |
15.1¢
kWh
GreenConnect 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Champion Energy | 500 kWh |
15¢
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 Pasadena. These residential power plans show average monthly 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 CenterPoint Energy TDU. Prices are current as of 11/21/2024 2:22:06 PM UTC for ZIP code 77502, 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 |
14.6¢
kWh
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Ironhorse Power Services | 1000 kWh |
20.3¢
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 |
16.1¢
kWh
One Rate 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $240
|
| Spark Energy LLC | 1000 kWh |
16.08¢
kWh
Choose 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $100
|
| Express Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.9¢
kWh
Express 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Shell Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.7¢
kWh
Shell Energy Fixed 100% Renewable Plan
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $149
|
| Amigo Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.5¢
kWh
Simple Choice - 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $175
|
| Cirro Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.5¢
kWh
Smart Simple 12 Online
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Direct Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.5¢
kWh
Live Brighter Lite 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Just Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.4¢
kWh
Simple Choice- 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $175
|
| Constellation Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.3¢
kWh
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Gexa Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.2¢
kWh
Gexa SavEV 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| TriEagle Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.2¢
kWh
Simple Savings 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Chariot Energy | 1000 kWh |
15.1¢
kWh
Solarize 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $15 per month remaining
|
| Pulse Power | 1000 kWh |
15¢
kWh
Pulse Texas Fixed
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| 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
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| OhmConnect Energy | 1000 kWh |
14.7¢
kWh
GreenConnect 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Champion Energy | 1000 kWh |
14.6¢
kWh
Champ Saver-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 mansion, estate or larger home, say 2,500 sq. ft. and above, review these rate plans for bigger houses from the top residential energy providers in Pasadena. 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 Pasadena 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 CenterPoint Energy TDU. Prices are current as of 11/21/2024 2:22:06 PM UTC for ZIP code 77502, 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 |
14.3¢
kWh
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Ironhorse Power Services | 2000 kWh |
20¢
kWh
IronHorse Direct 12 FBE
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $250
|
| Spark Energy LLC | 2000 kWh |
15.86¢
kWh
Choose 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $100
|
| Direct Energy | 2000 kWh |
15.7¢
kWh
Live Brighter Lite 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| 4Change Energy | 2000 kWh |
15.6¢
kWh
One Rate 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $240
|
| Shell Energy | 2000 kWh |
15.5¢
kWh
Shell Energy Fixed 100% Renewable Plan
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $149
|
| TXU Energy | 2000 kWh |
15.5¢
kWh
Simple Value 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Express Energy | 2000 kWh |
15.2¢
kWh
Express 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Gexa Energy | 2000 kWh |
15.2¢
kWh
Gexa Light Saver 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Constellation Energy | 2000 kWh |
15.1¢
kWh
12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Amigo Energy | 2000 kWh |
15¢
kWh
Simple Choice - 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $175
|
| Just Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.9¢
kWh
Simple Choice- 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $175
|
| TriEagle Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.9¢
kWh
Simple Savings 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Chariot Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.8¢
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
|
| Pulse Power | 2000 kWh |
14.5¢
kWh
Pulse Texas Fixed
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $20 per month remaining
|
| Reliant Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.5¢
kWh
Reliant Basic Power 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Champion Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.4¢
kWh
Champ Saver-12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| Green Mountain | 2000 kWh |
14.4¢
kWh
Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| AP Gas & Electric | 2000 kWh |
14.3¢
kWh
True Classic 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| OhmConnect Energy | 2000 kWh |
14.3¢
kWh
ShoppingConnect 12
(EFL)
Cancellation Fee: $150
|
| 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 |
| Deer Park | 16.5¢ |
| South Houston | 16.5¢ |
| Channelview | 16.5¢ |
| Galena Park | 16.5¢ |
| Houston | 16.5¢ |
| Pearland | 18.3¢ |
| Deer Park | 15.6¢ |
| South Houston | 15.6¢ |
| Channelview | 15.6¢ |
| Galena Park | 15.6¢ |
| Houston | 15.6¢ |
| Pearland | 17.1¢ |
| Deer Park | 15.3¢ |
| South Houston | 15.3¢ |
| Channelview | 15.3¢ |
| Galena Park | 15.3¢ |
| Houston | 15.3¢ |
| Pearland | 16.6¢ |
The above prices are the average rates of all provider plans for the cities nearby to Pasadena. Pasadena is located in Harris County, which is part of the Centerpoint TDSP (Transmission/Distribution Service Provider) - one of 5 major pricing zones built into the Texas power grid. All cities similarly located within the Centerpoint TDSP (also called a TDU) will have the same base pass-through rate from the TDU plus some regional utility provider cost differences, and then electricity providers add their energy charges and service fees.
Depending on the ownership of the grid in your area (even if you live in the same city) you might see differences in prices due to a variety of factors. Electricity providers in Pasadena may sometimes have different base energy charges in different cities, even cities nearby Pasadena like South Houston, Galena Park, and Deer Park due to the cost of regional promotions.
Cities sometimes have a patchwork of TDPs, electricity co-ops, and municipality-owned providers. Pasadena area includes cities in the Centerpoint TDU. Depending on how your neighborhood was developed, you may have a different provider than your neighbor.
Finally, TDU pass-through charges can vary regionally due to energy resiliency initiatives or even whether your city utilizes alternative energy sources, such as natural gas, for heating.
One of the lowest cost electricity companies in Pasadena is BKV Energy, with “no gimmicks” plans like the Bluebonnet Green 24 starting at 14.1¢ per kWh.
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)
Based on PowertoChoose.org customer service ratings as of 9/30/23, the worst rated among BKVE's competitors 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).
The average cost per kWh for Pasadena is 15.9¢ based on averaging 86 12-month plans for a moderate sized home (2,000 kWh / month usage) from 23 Pasadena electricity providers.
The average electric bill for an apartment in Pasadena is $86.50 per month based on 87 plans from 22 providers offering 12-month plans priced for using about 500 kWh per month.
BKVE offers the Bluebonnet Green 12 plan for apartments for around $76.00/mo for a 500 sq. ft. (likely 1 bedroom) space. Other providers like OhmConnect, Champion and Reliant also offer plans ranging from $75.14 to $103.50 per month on average.
The average electric bill for a residential home in Pasadena is around $164.22 per month. This is based on 84 plans from 22 providers offering 12-month plans priced for using about 1,000 kWh per month.
The average electric bill for a bigger home in Pasadena is about $318.35 per month. This is based on 86 plans from 23 providers offering 12-month plans priced for using about 2,000 kWh per month.
Pasadena 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.
Choosing a fixed-rate plan for a residential power customer in Pasadena, Texas can offer several benefits, including:
Overall, a fixed-rate plan can be a smart choice for residential power customers in Pasadena, Texas who want to manage their energy costs and avoid any unexpected price increases from factors that are out of your control.
When choosing a fixed-rate electricity provider for your residential home or apartment in Pasadena there are several important factors to consider:
With BKVE electricity plans in Pasadena, what you see is what you get: an easy-to-understand energy charge, no matter the time of day you use the energy or the amount used. Some companies offer plans that seem enticing or “innovative” at first, but often come with a catch, with the costs of the promotions rolled into higher rates for their customers or loopholes that end up costing customers far more than they would have paid on a traditional fixed-rate plan. Interested in learning how promotional rate plans could be costing you money?
Read our guide on common rate plan gimmicks to avoid for more information.
We power people all over Texas, including areas like Pasadena and more. We know Pasadena like it’s our own home town.
Whether you live near neighborhood parks like Memorial Park, Queens Park, and Sunset Park we've got great power plans for you. Maybe you live in the same ZIP code as Felix Morales Elementary School, South Schaver Elementary School, South Shaver School, or even went to school at some of these fine institutions.
Even to homes near popular Pasadena hotels like Gateway Inn Hobby Airport Pasadena, or just down the street from local churches like Central Church of Christ in Pasadena, Divine Restoration Apostolic Church, Primera Iglesia Bautista of Pasadena Church, we've got you covered.
Pasadena is part of the Centerpoint TDU (Transmission & Delivery Utilities) - the folks who maintain the grid and power infrastructure for Pasadena and other ZIP codes in your area.