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Spark Energy Review — Plans, Prices and Bill Credits
Spark Energy lists 5 plans on Power to Choose (as of October 5, 2026) in Oncor, CenterPoint and AEP Texas, and is among the cheaper Texas providers at 1,000 kWh: its cheapest plan ranks 3rd to 6th among the 36–41 providers in each area. Some of its plans use a bill credit, and their 1,000 kWh price holds only in months you reach the threshold.
Weighing it up
Pros and cons
Pros
Among the cheapest in Oncor (Dallas–Fort Worth) at 1,000 kWh: 3rd of 36 providers.
Among the cheapest in CenterPoint (Houston) at 1,000 kWh: 4th of 41 providers.
Among the cheapest in AEP Texas (South Texas) at 1,000 kWh: 6th of 39 providers.
Cheap in low-usage months too: 4th of 36 providers at 500 kWh in Oncor (10.6¢/kWh).
Short contracts available (3, 6 months) if you don't want to lock in for a year.
Cons
Sure Saver 12 has an all-or-nothing $100 credit at 1,000 kWh; use 1 kWh less and the bill is about $100 higher.
Prices change often and vary by address; confirm the Electricity Facts Label before enrolling.
Sure Saver 12 pays a $100 credit only at 1,000 kWh or more. Miss it by 1 kWh and you lose the whole credit.
How Spark Energy compares
- 3rd cheapest of 36 providers in Oncor (Dallas–Fort Worth) at 1,000 kWh: 6.6¢/kWh on Sure Saver 12 (with its $100 bill credit), against a 12.4¢/kWh median for the area.
- 4th cheapest of 41 providers in CenterPoint (Houston) at 1,000 kWh: 8.2¢/kWh on Sure Saver 12 (with its $100 bill credit), against a 13.4¢/kWh median for the area.
- 6th cheapest of 39 providers in AEP Texas (South Texas) at 1,000 kWh: 7.6¢/kWh on Sure Saver 12 (with its $100 bill credit), against a 12.1¢/kWh median for the area.
Each provider is ranked by its cheapest plan in that area. See every provider side by side on all Texas bill credit plans.
Every current Spark Energy plan
All-in price per kWh at three usage levels, including delivery charges and any bill credit.
| Plan | Area | Term | Bill credit | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Cancel fee | Renewable | Facts label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sure Saver 12 | Oncor | 12 mo | $100 at 1,000 kWh | 17¢ | 6.6¢ | 11.4¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
| Choose 3 | Oncor | 3 mo | None | 10.6¢ | 10.2¢ | 10¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
| Choose 6 | Oncor | 6 mo | None | 12.2¢ | 11.8¢ | 11.6¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
| Choose 12 | Oncor | 12 mo | None | 12.6¢ | 12.2¢ | 12¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
| Choose 15 | Oncor | 15 mo | None | 12.7¢ | 12.3¢ | 12.1¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
| Sure Saver 12 | CenterPoint | 12 mo | $100 at 1,000 kWh | 18.7¢ | 8.2¢ | 12.9¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
| Choose 6 | CenterPoint | 6 mo | None | 12.8¢ | 12.3¢ | 12¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
| Choose 12 | CenterPoint | 12 mo | None | 13.4¢ | 12.9¢ | 12.6¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
| Choose 15 | CenterPoint | 15 mo | None | 13.5¢ | 13¢ | 12.7¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
| Sure Saver 12 | AEP Texas | 12 mo | $100 at 1,000 kWh | 17.9¢ | 7.6¢ | 12.4¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
| Choose 3 | AEP Texas | 3 mo | None | 10.1¢ | 9.8¢ | 9.6¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
| Choose 6 | AEP Texas | 6 mo | None | 11.8¢ | 11.5¢ | 11.3¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
| Choose 12 | AEP Texas | 12 mo | None | 12.2¢ | 11.9¢ | 11.7¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
| Choose 15 | AEP Texas | 15 mo | None | 12.3¢ | 12¢ | 11.8¢ | $100 | 37% | EFL |
Real, currently-listed plans
What Spark Energy plans actually look like
Price at 1,000 kWh
6.6¢–13¢/kWh
Early termination fee
$100
Term lengths
3, 6, 12 or 15-month
Based on 14 Spark Energy plan listings on Power to Choose (Oncor, CenterPoint and AEP Texas) as of October 5, 2026. Prices are all-in at 1,000 kWh, including delivery charges and any credit. Rates vary by ZIP code and change frequently — use our plan cost calculator to see current, all-in totals for your address.
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