Texas electricity definition

Usage level

The amount of electricity used during a defined period, usually measured in kWh.

What it means

Plan economics can change with usage because fixed charges, tiers, minimum-use rules, and credits do not scale evenly. One reference level cannot represent a household's full year.

Eyebiss interpretation

How the decision system uses this concept

Eyebiss prefers complete monthly history and keeps interval load shape separate from monthly totals.

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Commonly confused with

average monthly usage
peak demand
usage shape

Related concepts

Kilowatt-hourA unit of electrical energy used to measure household consumption.500 kWhOne of the standardized monthly usage levels used in Texas EFL price disclosures.1,000 kWhOne of the standardized monthly usage levels used in Texas EFL price disclosures.2,000 kWhOne of the standardized monthly usage levels used in Texas EFL price disclosures.

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.