With prepaid electricity, there is no set schedule for recharging an account. Month-to-month plans operate on a pay-ahead model, so how often funds are added depends on household energy habits, home size, the season, and the amount loaded each time. To start service, an initial payment—often somewhere between $20 and $100—is required. This is not a deposit; the full balance is applied directly to electricity usage.
Once service is set up, you need to maintain a positive balance to continue receiving electricity. To do this, you must consistently recharge your account. However, how often this is done varies by customer. Some add small amounts every few days to stay closely connected to their energy usage. Others prefer a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly routine that aligns with their pay schedule. As long as the account remains funded, all of these approaches are acceptable.
What makes payment recharging so flexible is the daily balance notifications that prepaid electricity provides through text message, app, or email. These alerts show how much electricity was used the previous day and how much money remains in the account. When your balance gets low, you’ll receive additional warnings so you have plenty of time to recharge before disconnection.
Temperature swings can also affect how often you need to recharge. During hot Texas summers or cold winter snaps, higher usage may require more frequent top-ups. Over time, most customers learn their natural rhythm—whether that means adding funds every few days or maintaining a larger cushion month to month.
In short, prepaid electricity gives you the flexibility to recharge based on your balance. Real-time alerts help ensure you are notified in time to top off your balance and keep your account active so that your service stays on.