Texas Electricity Shopping 101

Texas Electricity Shopping 101: How to Compare Plans and Read an EFL Last updated: September 3, 2026 Shopping for electricity in Texas involves more than selecting the lowest advertised rate. The right plan for a household depends on how much electricity the home uses, how the rate is calculated, the contract length, delivery charges, recurring fees and whether the plan includes bill credits or time-of-use pricing. The Electricity Facts Label, commonly called an EFL, provides the information customers need to make a meaningful comparison. Before enrolling, shoppers should use their actual electricity usage, read the EFL and estimate the complete monthly cost of [...]

2026-09-03T19:45:13+00:00Energy Education, SoFed Blog|
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What Is Southern Federal Power?

What Is Southern Federal Power and How Does It Work? Last updated: September 3, 2026 Southern Federal Power is a licensed Retail Electric Provider, or REP, serving eligible residential electricity customers in competitive areas of Texas. Southern Federal Power offers electricity plans, enrolls customers, manages retail accounts, provides customer support and sends electricity bills. The company operates under Public Utility Commission of Texas certificate No. 10264. Southern Federal Power is not the local utility that owns the poles, wires and electric meter. Those responsibilities remain with the Transmission and Distribution Utility assigned to the customer’s service address. Here is what Southern Federal Power [...]

2026-09-03T19:39:20+00:00Energy Education, Save Energy, SoFed Blog|
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What Areas Does Southern Federal Power Serve?

Last updated: September 2, 2026 Southern Federal Power serves residential electricity customers in competitive areas of Texas. Service is available at eligible addresses within six electric delivery utility territories: CenterPoint Energy Oncor Electric Delivery AEP Texas North AEP Texas Central Texas-New Mexico Power Lubbock Power & Light Availability is determined by the electric delivery utility assigned to a specific service address. Because ZIP codes and city boundaries can cross utility territories, the best way to confirm service is to enter the home's ZIP code and address on SouthernFederal.com or search available plans through PowerToChoose.org. Southern Federal Power Service Areas by Delivery Utility Southern [...]

2026-09-03T19:40:10+00:00Energy Education, SoFed Blog|
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Is Southern Federal Power a Legitimate Electric Company?

Is Southern Federal Power a Legitimate Electric Company? Yes, Southern Federal Power is a legitimate, licensed Retail Electric Provider serving residential customers in Texas. While customers may commonly search for Southern Federal Power as an “electric company,” the more accurate term is Retail Electric Provider, or REP. Southern Federal Power offers electricity plans, manages customer accounts, and handles billing under Public Utility Commission of Texas certificate No. 10264. The local Transmission and Distribution Utility, such as CenterPoint Energy, Oncor, AEP Texas, or Texas-New Mexico Power, owns and maintains the poles, wires, meters, and other equipment that physically delivers electricity to the home. Southern [...]

2026-08-18T21:37:01+00:00Energy Education, SoFed Blog|
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Winter Energy Saving Tips for Texas Homes

Winter Energy Saving Tips for Texas Homes Texas winters are usually defined by short, sharp cold fronts rather than months of continuous freezing weather. When temperatures suddenly fall below freezing, household electricity usage can rise quickly. Electric heat, auxiliary heat, portable heaters and pool freeze-protection systems may all begin running for long periods at the same time. The best winter strategy combines safe thermostat habits, heating-system maintenance, air sealing and careful use of supplemental heat. These practical steps can help Texas households use electricity more efficiently while staying warm and safe. What Uses the Most Electricity During Winter in Texas? For electrically [...]

2026-09-03T23:12:53+00:00Energy Education, Save Energy, SoFed Blog|
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Summer Energy Saving Tips for Texas Homes

Summer Energy-Saving Tips for Texas Homes Last updated: September 3, 2026 Texas summers can place heavy demands on a home's air-conditioning system. When temperatures stay high, even small changes in cooling habits can affect electricity consumption over the course of a month. The most effective approach is not one dramatic adjustment. It is a combination of maintaining the cooling system, limiting heat gain, managing the thermostat and reducing unnecessary electricity use throughout the home. Here are practical ways Texas households can stay comfortable while using electricity more efficiently. What Uses the Most Electricity During a Texas Summer? Air conditioning is often the [...]

2026-09-03T22:25:35+00:00Energy Education, Save Energy, SoFed Blog|
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