Market price for electricity in Southeast Texas is about 14.5 per kilowatt-hour.
We were able to lock in a 3-year rate contract yesterday for 10.6 per kwh. The rate can't increase even if electricity prices double in the next 2-3 years, which they will.
My advice is to call your energy providers now, and see about extending your current contracts or get on a plan with fixed, low rate for at least the next 2-years if possible. Winter is coming.
If SHTF, you don't want to be paying "market rates". During the Texas Ice Storm earlier this year, some people (without set rates) were being surprised by $4,000 electricity bills. We got the same service, but our entire bill that month was $380. Lock in now.
I'm not sure if I have that option?
It's worth a few phone calls or simple internet search to check for your area.
We stayed with a major company (Centerpoint Energy). Texas has a competitive electricity market, so there are a lot of companies competing for customers.
I'm some states, you only have one or two providers and no competition. However, companies may still offer set-rate plans.
Search for "Alternate Energy Suppliers" for your state. Also the website for your utility should list some, deregulation laws require them to do so (not sure if in every state.)