Summer in the Northern Hemisphere starts around June 20 or 21, bringing hot weather and rising electricity bills. The season usually lasts until mid-September, and with soaring temperatures, many people rely heavily on air conditioning and cooling devices.
However, higher energy use means electric companies have to produce more power, which often leads to price increases. This summer, home electricity costs are expected to reach a 12-year high, with Americans paying an average of $784 for electricity, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
Beat High Energy Prices with the “Nights Free” Plan
Fortunately, there is a clever way to reduce your bills by adjusting when you use electricity. One such option is Amigo Energy’s Nights Free Plan, which charges a fixed rate during the day but gives customers free electricity from 9 pm to 7 am every day.
That means you get about 70 hours of free electricity per week! By running major appliances like dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers during these hours, you can save a lot. Timers can automate this process to make saving effortless.
Using a smart thermostat to adjust your air conditioner during free hours can also help cut costs.
How Much Can You Save?
In Texas, where the average electricity rate is around 15.3 cents per kilowatt-hour (as of March 2025), customers using the Nights Free Plan could save about $10.71 per week or $42.82 per month by shifting their electricity use to free hours.
Over the typical three-month summer, this adds up to a saving of around $128.52.
Who Benefits Most from This Plan?
This plan is especially great for:
- Night owls who are active during the evening and night
- People who work late hours
- Families and large households that can focus chores and appliance use during free hours
Extra Ways to Slash Your Energy Bills This Summer
Besides timing your electricity use, there are other smart moves to save money:
- A simple switch on your ceiling fan can save you around $38 per month as the weather heats up.
- Simple changes can save you up to $605 on your energy bills starting this summer — and these take just a few minutes to implement.