Free electric plan check for Texans

See whether your Texas electricity plan is worth switching

Upload your Smart Meter Texas file, answer a few questions about your current contract, and get an independent savings estimate modeled on how your home actually uses power.

Check my plan

No account required to start. Paid passes add more plan options after you see the free result.

Real usage, not a generic average

MeterMentor compares plans against the Smart Meter Texas file you upload, so you do not have to guess based on a marketing estimate.

Start with the free answer

See a free first result before deciding whether you want more plan details.

Important limits stay visible

Plans with special rules, like time-of-day pricing or new-customer offers, need extra caution. MeterMentor points out the fine print instead of burying it.

We use your file to generate the comparison, do not sell your usage data, and only save your email if you choose to provide it.

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What you get free

A fast first look before any account or payment

MeterMentor will estimate your current-plan cost, compare available plans against your usage pattern, flag switching penalties, and show whether the math points toward switching now, waiting, or using caution.

Step 1: Upload your usage file

Accepted file types: .csv or .xml (Green Button)

First: upload your Smart Meter Texas export

Need your usage file first?

Download it from SmartMeterTexas.com. If you do not already have an account there, you will need to create one first, and a recent electric bill usually helps with setup.

Private, independent analysis

Best for most users: upload the original Smart Meter Texas CSV export. We use your file to generate your recommendation, we do not sell your data, and we only save your email if you choose to provide it.

How to export the right file from Smart Meter Texas

How to get the right file from Smart Meter Texas

The easiest path is the original Smart Meter Texas CSV export. Download it and upload it here without opening it in Excel first.

Start here: SmartMeterTexas.com

Create or sign in to your account

Go to SmartMeterTexas.com. If you do not already have an account, create one first. You will usually need a recent electric bill to finish setup.

Open usage history

Go to My Meter & Usage or the page that shows your usage data.

Choose enough history

Pick about 6–12 months if you have it so the estimate is more reliable.

Download the export

Choose Export CSV or Green Button XML, then upload that original file here.

Quick visual check before you upload

Looks right

File ends in .csv or .xml
Downloaded directly from Smart Meter Texas
Shows usage data in kWh
Has not been edited or re-saved

Usually wrong

PDF bill
Screenshot or phone photo
Spreadsheet with renamed or deleted columns
Anything that only shows dollars, not kWh usage

Accepted formats

Smart Meter Texas 15-minute interval CSV
Green Button XML (ESPI)
Simple CSV with Date + kWh/Usage columns

If you are unsure

Just use the original Smart Meter Texas export. That is the format MeterMentor is designed to handle best.

Step 2: Current contract

Best estimate is fine. If you are not sure about a field, use the closest honest answer instead of guessing for precision.

Cancellation fee matters more than most people expect

If your current plan charges an early cancellation fee, include it here. MeterMentor uses that number when deciding whether switching now still makes sense.

ZIP codeCurrent providerCurrent all-in rate (¢/kWh)

Use the all-in average rate from your bill or Electricity Facts Label, including delivery charges.

I don't know my exact rateThat's okay. We can still compare plans using a standard Texas benchmark rate. It's a useful first pass, but less precise than using your exact contract rate.Cancellation penalty ($)

Enter the early termination fee from your current plan. Use 0 if there is no fee or you are already month-to-month.

Months remaining on contract

Best estimate is fine. Use 0 if your contract has already ended, you are month-to-month, or you can switch now.

Minimum contract length (optional)

Leave blank unless you specifically want to avoid shorter-term plans.

Renewable content

Use this if you want to filter out plans with lower renewable content.

Upload a Smart Meter Texas CSV or XML file.
Enter a valid 5-digit Texas ZIP code.
Enter your current provider name.
Enter a valid current rate in ¢/kWh (0-100), or choose the benchmark option.

MeterMentor is independent and not affiliated with electricity providers. Plan data sourced from PowerToChoose.org. Review our Privacy Policy and Terms.