Understanding the Electricity Facts Label (EFL)

The Electricity Facts Label, commonly called the EFL, is a standardized disclosure document that every retail electric provider in Texas must provide before you enroll in a plan. It is required by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and is designed to make electricity plans easier to compare.

Every EFL must display the average price per kilowatt-hour at three usage levels: 500 kWh, 1,000 kWh, and 2,000 kWh per month. This is critical because many plans include bill credits or tiered pricing that makes the effective rate vary significantly by usage level. A plan might appear cheap at 2,000 kWh but expensive if you use only 800 kWh.

The EFL also discloses the contract term length, the early termination fee, any monthly base charges, and the percentage of electricity sourced from renewable energy.

When comparing plans, always pull the EFL for each option and look at the rate closest to your typical monthly usage. Do not rely on the advertised headline rate alone. FindEnergyRates.com displays EFL-based pricing to help you compare plans accurately and transparently.

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