Discount Power Essential Saver 12 is a 12-month fixed rate electricity plan from Discount Power, available in the Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North and TNMP service areas. At 1,000 kWh a month it costs 13.7¢–15.9¢ per kWh all-in — about $137–$159 a month including delivery charges — depending on your utility. It has 12% renewable content and a $150 early termination fee.
Any usage level — the all-in price barely changes between 500 and 2,000 kWh, so apartments and small homes are not penalized.
As of Oct 22, 2026, Discount Power Essential Saver 12 costs 13.7¢–15.9¢ per kWh all-in at 1,000 kWh a month, including TDU delivery charges and any bill credits. By utility — Oncor: 14.1¢ per kWh (≈$141/mo); CenterPoint: 14.1¢ per kWh (≈$141/mo); AEP Texas Central: 13.7¢ per kWh (≈$137/mo); AEP Texas North: 14.7¢ per kWh (≈$147/mo); TNMP: 15.9¢ per kWh (≈$159/mo). At 500 kWh it is 14.0¢ per kWh ($70/mo) and at 2,000 kWh 13.6¢ per kWh ($271/mo) in the AEP Texas Central area.
Yes. Discount Power Essential Saver 12 is a fixed-rate plan with a 12-month term: the energy charge stays the same for the full contract. Your bill still changes with how much electricity you use, and the regulated TDU delivery charges can be adjusted by the utility.
The early termination fee is $150 if you leave before the 12-month term ends. Under Texas rules you do not owe the fee if you cancel because you are moving.
Discount Power Essential Saver 12 is 12% renewable, which is the share of your usage matched with renewable energy credits.
Discount Power Essential Saver 12 is available to homes served by Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North and TNMP. Enter your ZIP code to confirm it is offered at your address.
At 1,000 kWh a month Discount Power Essential Saver 12 ranks #12 of 138 residential plans in the Oncor area by all-in cost, so it costs 0.4¢ per kWh more than the cheapest plan there and less than the area average of 16.3¢. Rankings are recalculated daily.
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