Griddy Prices Spike
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Electricity prices surged past a $9,000 a megawatt-hour price cap in Texas as extreme heat sent power demand skyrocketing.
Griddy customers felt the heat the most as extreme temperatures sent power demand skyrocketing and wholesale electricity prices surging past a $9,000 a megawatt-hour price cap in Texas.
Energy prices for Griddy customers were projected to be as high as $7.00 / kWh on August 16th, 2019.
Users shared screengrabs and voiced their frustrations online about how much they've been paying per kilowatt-hour. Many Griddy customers reported paying $100 or more daily to power their homes.
Why pay 7 dollars per kilowatt-hour? Choose a fixed-rate plan on Compare Power today.
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The risk of wholesale electricity prices
As temperatures in the state climbed to 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39 Celsius), ERCOT issued an emergency alert, asking Texans to conserve energy and calling on all power plants to ramp up production.
When demand goes up, so does the price! Real-time consumers are at risk during a price surge such as this one.
Playing the wholesale market is a massive gamble as the wholesale price of electricity fluctuates wildly based on many factors, including weather, maintenance issues, and the time of day, leaving consumers vulnerable when prices skyrocket during peak conditions.
The bottom line is when you need electricity the most, you pay the highest price.
People prefer predictability and stability in their energy choice.
The best way to have a predictable energy bill is to lock in a fixed rate and not gamble by guessing what the wholesale price of electricity will be in the future.
Compare Power lets you find and compare low fixed-rate plans from multiple Texas electricity providers, ensuring you are getting the best rate possible for your contract term.
Compare Griddy Energy rates with competing Texas energy plans
| Provider | Plan | Price | Term | Cancellation Fee | Type | Docs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | APGE | APGE - SimpleSaver 15 Credits | $0.0740 per kWh | 15 Mo | $250 | Fixed | |
 | Just Energy | Just Energy - Smart Choice - 12 Credits | $0.0750 per kWh | 12 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
| APGE | APGE - SimpleSaver 12 Credits | $0.0750 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
 | 4Change Energy | 4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 6 Credits | $0.0760 per kWh | 6 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
 | Gexa Energy | Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits | $0.0760 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
 | Frontier Utilities | Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 Credits | $0.0760 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
 | Cirro Energy | Cirro Energy - Bill Bonus 24 Credits | $0.0760 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
| 4Change Energy | 4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 Credits | $0.0760 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
 | Discount Power | Discount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 24 Credits | $0.0760 per kWh | 24 Mo | $295 | Fixed | |
| Discount Power | Discount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 12 Credits | $0.0770 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
| Cirro Energy | Cirro Energy - Bill Bonus 12 Credits | $0.0770 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
| 4Change Energy | 4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 24 Credits | $0.0770 per kWh | 24 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
| APGE | APGE - SimpleSaver 14 Credits | $0.0770 per kWh | 14 Mo | $250 | Fixed | |
| APGE | APGE - SimpleSaver 15 Credits | $0.0780 per kWh | 15 Mo | $250 | Fixed | |
| APGE | APGE - SimpleSaver 12 Credits | $0.0790 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
| Just Energy | Just Energy - Smart Choice - 12 Credits | $0.0790 per kWh | 12 Mo | $175 | Fixed | |
| 4Change Energy | 4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 Credits | $0.0800 per kWh | 12 Mo | $20/Mo remaining | Fixed | |
| Frontier Utilities | Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 Credits | $0.0800 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
| Cirro Energy | Cirro Energy - Bill Bonus 12 Credits | $0.0800 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed | |
| Discount Power | Discount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 12 Credits | $0.0800 per kWh | 12 Mo | $150 | Fixed |
How to choose the best electricity plan in Texas
Selecting a Griddy Energy plan without knowing your home's energy usage can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Switching providers? Energy rates on Compare Power can be customized to your specific historical power usage.
Moving? Compare Power helps estimate your new home's energy usage, ensuring you choose the best plan for your household.
Lock in the best rate by comparing competing energy plans on Compare Power. Enter your zip code to compare energy company plans for your specific usage in your service area.
The #1 most important thing: Know your usage!
The key to avoiding overpaying is knowing your expected usage and comparing monthly costs for each plan based on that usage amount.
With things like gasoline, the "price per gallon" you see on the sign is the price you pay no matter how many gallons you pump.
$3 per gallon. Pump 10 gallons, and pay $30. Simple.
Electricity in Texas is not as simple as buying gasoline. The advertised "price per kWh" is based on a specific, exact monthly usage (usually 2000 kWh).
And each plan has a different calculation for determining your monthly bill.
Your effective "price per kWh" can only be determined by calculating your monthly bill, then dividing that monthly bill by your usage.
Advertised "price per kWh" can be misleading because it's based on a specific usage like 2000 kWh. It's best to shop based on the total bill for your home's expected usage.
How do you do that when the math is complicated, and every plan differs?
Compare Power has already done all this complicated math for you.
First, we help you determine your expected monthly kWh usage. Then we show you the plans and their total monthly cost for your usage.
Business electricity
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You submit your information once, and the providers will present their bids. You choose the cheapest price. Simple, quick, and easy.
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