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Every electricity plan type has benefits and drawbacks depending on your usage habits and location. Free nights and weekends are an attractive energy plan in Texas because you pay $0 for energy during specific hours. However, while free energy is enticing, it’s important to review your chosen plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) to understand the fine print details before you enroll.
Free Nights and Weekends energy plans offer electricity at higher rates during peak hours and free energy during off-peak hours, such as 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Free hours vary depending on the provider and the specific plan details. These plans benefit those with flexible schedules who can schedule high-energy activities like laundry, dishwashing, and electric vehicle (EV) charging during these free hours. For example, those who work during the day and are home in the evenings and weekends may reduce electricity costs with this plan type.
Enter your ZIP code on the Choose Texas Power marketplace and use the “features” filter for free usage period to search for Free Nights and Weekends plans in Texas. The following plans are currently available on the Choose Texas Power marketplace. Keep in mind, however, that these rates often change, so you should always use your ZIP code to find the most up-to-date pricing.
| Provider | Plan Name | Term length | Monthly bill estimate |
| TXU Energy | Free Nights and Solar Days 12 | 12 months | $205 |
| TXU Energy | Free Nights and Solar Days 24 | 24 months | $206 |
| TXU Energy | Free Pass 12 | 12 months | $216 |
| Direct Energy | 12 Hour Power 12 | 12 months | $216 |
| TXU Energy | Free Pass 24 | 24 months | $222 |
Free Nights and Weekend plans are worth it for Texas households with flexible routines who can shift their energy usage to off-peak hours. If you use most of your energy at night or on the weekend, you might save money with this plan type. However, for most people with consistent energy needs throughout the day, a fixed-rate plan is a better option for savings and predictable bills.
Reviewing your past energy bills can help determine if this plan aligns with your usage habits. For more help, call the number on your screen to chat with an energy expert about electricity plans in Texas.
Consider the following tips to save money on electricity in Texas with a Free Nights and Weekends energy plan.
Review your energy plan’s EFL for potential hidden payments, such as taxes, government fees, and early termination fees (ETF). Fees vary by provider, plan, and location, but your EFL will display what is included in your electricity rate and what is additional. For example, the ETF for TXU Energy’s Free Pass 24 plan is $295, while TXU’s Free Nights and Solar Days 12 plan’s ETF is $150. If you move out of a provider’s service area, you will not pay an ETF.
While free nights and weekend electricity in Texas is attractive, a fixed-rate plan may be easier to understand, require less energy tracking, and save more money, depending on your energy habits. Typically, plans offering free energy cost more per kilowatt-hour (kWh) than a fixed-rate plan. For example, the lowest available rate on the Choose Texas Power marketplace is 11.9 cents-per-kWh, while the lowest Free Nights and Weekends rate is 19.5 cents-per-kWh.
Enter your ZIP code on this page or call the number on your screen to explore and compare electricity plans in Texas today.
