The Ambit Ultimate Perks plan is fairly unique in the Texas electricity market. Receiving $50 in rewards every month sounds tempting, but those perks come with an extremely high electricity rate, currently more than double some of the cheapest fixed-rate plans available.
Can any customer still benefit from this plan? The answer is: possibly.
Customers living in a small apartment or house with very low electricity usage may receive enough value from the monthly rewards to offset the higher electricity cost. However, the plan is risky because the rewards may need to be redeemed through the Ambit Perks program for specific products, services, or experiences rather than being applied directly to your electricity bill.
Customers living in a small apartment or house with very low electricity usage may receive enough value from the monthly rewards to offset the higher electricity cost. However, the plan is risky because the rewards may need to be redeemed through the Ambit Perks program for specific products, services, or experiences rather than being applied directly to your electricity bill.
Important: If you live in a medium or large home, or your average electricity usage exceeds 1,000 kWh per month, stay away from this plan. You will likely overpay substantially for electricity. The comparison charts below will show exactly why.
Now, let’s examine the facts and analyze the current plan:
Ambit - Ultimate Perks
Ambit Ultimate Perks
True Fixed
Term:
12 months
Last update:
July 23, 2026
Advertised average rates
1,000 kWh
20.60¢
500 kWh
22.00¢
2,000 kWh
19.90¢
Advertised average rates
1,000 kWh
20.60¢
500 kWh
22.00¢
2,000 kWh
19.90¢
This plan has two concerning numbers. First, the electricity rate is extremely high, as reflected in the average prices shown at 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh. Second, the plan includes a $9.95 monthly base charge, which is unusually high. However, the high base charge appears to reduce the value of the monthly perks, especially for households with very low electricity usage.
We have already explained that this plan is a poor choice for households with high electricity consumption, but it may be less unfavorable for customers with very low usage. To test that point, we will compare it with a competitive fixed rate plan that represents typical market pricing in Texas.
Top 20 True Fixed Plan in the Market:
GoodEnergy 12
True Fixed
Term:
12 months
Last update:
August 3, 2026
Advertised average rates
1,000 kWh
13.30¢
500 kWh
14.20¢
2,000 kWh
12.90¢
Advertised average rates
1,000 kWh
13.30¢
500 kWh
14.20¢
2,000 kWh
12.90¢
Clear Energy Facts compares this plan only with true fixed rate plans. As a reminder, many of the lowest advertised rates you see on Google and other comparison platforms are bill credit plans. These plans can look inexpensive at specific usage levels, but they may cause you to overpay when your actual consumption falls outside the required range. To learn more, read our article about bill credit plans.
Let’s plot these two plans and compare them side by side:
Ambit - Ultimate Perks vs Top 20 plan in the Market
Estimated monthly bill by zone (12-month)
The table below shows why this plan is a poor deal for households with high electricity usage, but may be an acceptable option for customers with very low usage:
- A small apartment may use around 500 kWh per month on average, although monthly consumption can range from approximately 300 to 800 kWh. As shown in the table, the difference between Ambit Ultimate Perks and a competitive fixed rate plan is often around $40 to $60 per month. Since the plan provides $50 in monthly rewards, a low usage customer may approximately break even. Depending on the month, the customer could gain about $10 or lose about $10 in overall value. This is not a major financial benefit, and it only makes sense if the customer regularly uses and values the products, services, or experiences available through the rewards program.
- The situation is very different for a large home. A household using around 2,000 kWh per month, with usage potentially ranging from 1,500 to 3,500 kWh, may pay approximately $150 to $200 more each month with Ambit. Even after subtracting the $50 monthly reward, the customer could still overpay by approximately $100 to $150 per month. That could add up to more than $1,000 in additional electricity costs over one year.
What Are the Ultimate Perks Rewards?
The Ultimate Perks rewards cover a wide range of categories, including dining, travel, shopping, entertainment, and other experiences. Most customers will probably find at least some offers that appeal to them. However, the rewards are only valuable if you actually use them. They are not the same as receiving a $50 credit on your electricity bill, and the available offers may not always match your normal spending habits. For more information about the available rewards, visit the Ambit Ultimate Perks website.
In Summary
Clear Energy Facts does not recommend the Ambit Ultimate Perks plan to any household, including customers with very low electricity usage. The electricity rate is simply too high, and this plan ranks near the bottom of all the fixed rate plans we currently track.
The only person who might still find the plan appealing is someone living in a studio apartment or very small home with extremely low usage who specifically wants rewards for dining, travel, shopping, or similar experiences. Even in that situation, choosing a competitive fixed rate plan is likely the better decision. You can save the difference on your electricity bill and spend that money however you want. In many cases, the monthly savings could exceed $50, without forcing you to redeem rewards through a limited perks program.