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PAYLESS POWER — PTC 6 Month - Prepaid

Rejected We left this plan off our honest list. Here's exactly why.

PREPAID

Prepaid plan — pay-as-you-go with its own fees, not a straight rate.

What it actually costs at different usage

Average price per kWh at three usage levels. An honest fixed plan is nearly flat. Watch how the effective rate moves.

16.4¢ 500 kWh 16.1¢ 1,000 kWh 15.9¢ 2,000 kWh
Fixedrate type
6 moterm
$49cancel fee
26%renewable

What we'd pick instead

In AEP Texas North, the honest cheapest plan at a typical 1,000 kWh is PAYLESS POWER — PTC 3 Month - Postpaid (about $100/mo). Check it for your usage →

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