Tim Tsang · Independent Ambit Consultant · Texas
Texas home electricity guides · Last reviewed 2026-10-23
How to read an Electricity Facts Label in five minutes
Every Texas electricity plan has an Electricity Facts Label, or EFL. It's the one page that shows what a plan really costs. Here's what to look at first.
Three prices, three usage levels
The EFL shows an average price in cents per kWh at three amounts of use. For homes, those are 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh a month.
Pick the number closest to what your home uses. A plan that looks cheap at 1,000 kWh can cost more at 500 or 2,000.
What the average includes
The average price includes all recurring charges, including delivery charges from your local utility that are passed through to you. It leaves out sales tax.
The rule also notes that some customers pay a special charge that isn't in the average. If the EFL lists one, read what triggers it.
Length of the plan and the cancellation fee
The EFL must show how long the plan lasts and any early termination fee. Write both down for every plan you compare.
Fixed rate doesn't mean nothing can change
On a fixed-rate plan, the price is the same in every billing period of the term. The one exception: it can change to reflect actual changes in utility delivery charges, ERCOT fees, or new laws and regulations.
About Ambit's plans
- Ambit doesn't charge a fee to become a customer (your utility may charge a small switching fee, and your current provider's contract terms still apply).
- Ambit's T.L.C. Guarantee lets you change to a different Ambit term plan once in your first 12 months without penalty.
Want a second opinion on your plan?
Email me your Electricity Facts Label or a recent bill and I'll walk you through it. Or see Ambit's home plans for your ZIP.
See Ambit's plans for your ZIP
Or email me: tim@txpowercheck.com