Texas electricity definition

Minimum-usage fee

A charge triggered when usage falls below a plan's stated minimum condition.

What it means

A minimum-usage fee and a missed bill credit can create similar bill behavior but are different plan mechanics. The EFL and bill line items show which rule applies.

Eyebiss interpretation

How the decision system uses this concept

Eyebiss represents a minimum-usage fee separately from a conditional credit so the calculation and explanation remain auditable.

Claim provenance: EYEBISS_ANALYSIS

Commonly confused with

missed bill credit
base charge

Related concepts

Bill-credit planA plan that applies a bill credit only when stated conditions, often a usage threshold or window, are met.Base chargeA recurring fixed charge that can apply independently of the number of kWh used.Usage levelThe amount of electricity used during a defined period, usually measured in kWh.

Sources

Power to Choose User GuidePublic Utility Commission of Texas
Power to Choose is an official PUCT resource for comparing competitive electricity plans. Its plan filters include usage, contract term, minimum-usage fees or credits, tiered rates, and time-varying pricing. Household electricity usage varies seasonally.
Retrieved 2026-08-21 · Texas · primary source · freshness mediumA plan listing is not a household-specific recommendation and must be read with its contract documents.
PUCT Substantive Rule 25.475: General Retail Electric Provider Requirements and Information DisclosuresPublic Utility Commission of Texas
The contract documents include the TOS, EFL, and YRAC. The rule defines fixed-rate and variable-price products. The EFL uses standardized price disclosures, including specified usage levels. Contract-expiration notices must describe termination penalties and applicable timing.
Retrieved 2026-08-21 · Texas · primary source · freshness highConsumers should verify the current rule and their own TOS, EFL, YRAC, and expiration notice before acting.