A bundled rate plan rolls the utility’s delivery charges into the provider’s energy price, so you see one rate instead of several. On most Texas plans, those delivery charges show up as separate line items. The one thing to know: bundling changes how the price is shown, not what the power costs, so always compare plans by their average price at your usage.
Vault Price Predictability Score: 5/5
Our Price Predictability Score tells you how easy it is to know what you’ll pay before the bill arrives. A bundled plan with one all-in rate and nothing else attached typically scores a 5 out of 5. You can figure out your bill by multiplying your usage by a single number. The score drops if the plan adds conditions on top, like a credit you only get by finishing the contract (a 4) or a monthly usage credit (usually a 3). The score measures predictability, not price.
Bundled rate plans at a glance
| How the price works | One rate per kWh, or one flat charge, that already includes delivery |
| Typical contract length | 12 months in the plans we’ve reviewed |
| Typical cancellation fee | $150 to $200 in our examples |
| Best for | Shoppers who want a bill they can check with simple math |
| Watch out for | Comparing a bundled rate to another plan’s energy-only rate |
Source: our plan reviews. Power to Choose doesn’t break out bundled plans as a separate group.
How bundled rate plans work
In most of Texas, your power is delivered by a local utility, called a TDU. In Dallas–Fort Worth, that’s Oncor. Oncor delivers to every home in its area, no matter which provider you pick, and it charges everyone the same delivery rates. On most plans, your provider passes those charges through to you on top of its own energy charge.
Oncor’s delivery charges have two pieces:
- About 6.87¢ for every kWh you use
- A flat $4.06 each month
A bundled plan folds those into its own price. Here’s Amigo 12th Month Free 12, whose 14.9¢ rate already includes Oncor’s delivery charges, with no base fee:
| Monthly use | Estimated bill | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.50 | 14.9¢/kWh |
| 1,000 kWh | $149.00 | 14.9¢/kWh |
| 2,000 kWh | $298.00 | 14.9¢/kWh |
Because there’s no flat monthly charge, the average price stays exactly the same at every usage level. Each extra kWh adds the same 14.9¢ before taxes.
Estimates don’t include taxes or small regulatory fees. They’re examples, not actual customer bills.
Is a bundled rate plan a good fit for you?
A bundled rate plan makes sense if:
- You want to check your bill with one simple multiplication.
- Your usage swings between seasons and you want the same average price either way.
- You don’t want to sort through separate energy and delivery line items.
You might look elsewhere if:
- You find a non-bundled plan with a lower all-in price at your usage. Bundling isn’t a discount.
- The bundled plan adds a flat charge that’s sized for more power than you use.
Bundled vs. non-bundled: the same thing, shown two ways
A bundled rate looks high next to an energy-only rate, but that’s not a fair comparison. Take Champion Champ Saver 24. Its energy rate is just 7.2¢ per kWh. Add Oncor’s delivery charges and the real price looks like this:
| Monthly use | Amigo 12th Month Free 12 (bundled) | Champ Saver 24 (not bundled) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.50 (14.9¢) | $74.40 (14.9¢) |
| 1,000 kWh | $149.00 (14.9¢) | $144.73 (14.5¢) |
| 2,000 kWh | $298.00 (14.9¢) | $285.41 (14.3¢) |
The two plans land in nearly the same place. The 7.2¢ rate isn’t half the price of the 14.9¢ rate. It just leaves delivery out. And the non-bundled plan’s average dips slightly as you use more, because Oncor’s flat $4.06 gets spread over more kWh.
Our take: the number to compare is the average price per kWh on the Electricity Facts Label at your usage. That figure includes delivery on every plan, bundled or not.
Flat-bill plans are bundled too
Some flat-bill plans also roll delivery into one charge. Spark Instant Plus 12 charges a flat $260 a month for up to 2,000 kWh, and its label shows Oncor delivery charges of $0.00. Direct Energy Power Balance 12 works the same way at $299 a month, with no separate Oncor charges on its label. These are easy to predict, but they’re only a fair price if you regularly use close to 2,000 kWh. At 1,000 kWh, they average 26.0¢ and 29.9¢.
Plans of this type we’ve reviewed
- Amigo 12th Month Free 12: 14.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, one rate that includes delivery, plus your 12th month’s energy charges back if you finish the year.
- Spark Instant Plus 12: 26.0¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, a flat $260 a month up to 2,000 kWh.
- Direct Energy Power Balance 12: 29.9¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, a flat $299 a month up to 2,000 kWh.
Questions people ask
Is a bundled rate plan a better deal?
Not by itself. Bundling is just a different way to show the same costs. Amigo’s bundled 14.9¢ and Champion’s 7.2¢ energy rate end up within a few dollars of each other at every usage level we checked.
Can a bundled rate change during my contract?
The provider’s part of the price is set by your contract. Delivery charges are set by regulators, though, and can change if an adjustment is approved. Check the disclosure section of the Electricity Facts Label to see whether the plan’s price can move if Oncor’s charges change.
Is this the same as a plan “bundle”?
No. Some plans are called bundles because they come with a product purchase, like Just Energy Sustainable Living Bundle 3 and Amigo Sustainable Lifestyle 3. Each requires a one-time $49.99 GoodBundle purchase, and both pass Oncor’s delivery charges through separately. That’s a different thing from a bundled rate.
How can I tell if a plan is bundled?
Look at the pricing section of the Electricity Facts Label. On a bundled plan, the utility’s delivery charges are either listed as $0 or described as included in the energy charge. On a non-bundled plan, you’ll see them as separate line items.
Compare before you sign
Bundled or not, the plan that costs less at your usage is the better deal. Enter your ZIP code to compare plans side by side by their all-in average price.
Tip: compare plans at your lowest and highest months from Smart Meter Texas, not just at 1,000 kWh. A flat-bill plan can look fine in August and expensive in April.
Sources: Power to Choose Oncor offers export, November 4, 2026 · Amigo 12th Month Free 12 review · Champion Champ Saver 24 review · Spark Instant Plus 12 review · Direct Energy Power Balance 12 review · Just Energy Sustainable Living Bundle 3 review · Amigo Sustainable Lifestyle 3 review.