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Caitlin Ritchie

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Deregulated energy is all about choice. If your home or business is in a deregulated market, you can choose who supplies your energy – and what price you pay for it.

Choose Energy is all about choice too. We give you the power to choose and compare your options, whether you are shopping for residential electricity or you need cheap energy rates for your business.

More than 15 states allow you to buy electricity, natural gas, or both, from competitive energy suppliers.

Deregulated states 

Areas where you have the power to choose your electric company:

Areas where you have the power to choose your natural gas provider

Areas where you have the power to choose both

What’s the difference between a supplier and a utility?

Whether you are looking for electricity, natural gas, green energy or solar power options, we can point you in the right direction. But first, it’s essential to know the difference between your energy supplier and your utility.

  • Suppliers: Also called providers, retail energy providers (REPs), or energy service companies (ESCOs). You may see various terms to describe an energy supplier depending on if you live in Texas or another state. Suppliers sell you the energy needed to power your home or business. By buying wholesale energy, suppliers can often offer customers lower rates than local utilities.
  • Utilities: Utilities deliver and maintain your home or business’s energy – regardless of whether you’ve bought a plan from a deregulated supplier. Have an outage or other power emergency? Call your utility – not your supplier.

For customers shopping in Texas, check out our guide to the best electricity providers in Texas. Learn how Choose Energy® picks its partners and why we only work with the most trusted and reliable electric companies in the industry.

Below are over 50 of the top electric and natural gas companies that offer residential or business energy. See which electric companies are available near you when you enter your ZIP code at the top of this page.

Available energy suppliers

  • 4Change Energy

    • Headquarters is in Dallas, TX.
    • Plan lengths vary from 3 to 24 months and include options such as fixed and variable rates and green plans.
    • Company donates 4% of its annual profits to charities including Feeding Texas, the American Red Cross, Heroes for Children, and the American Cancer Society.

  • Ambit Energy

    • Headquarters is in Dallas, TX.
    • Supplier serves 1.2 million customers in the U.S., Japan, and Canada. It is licensed in 16 states and the District of Columbia.
    • Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau as of October 2017, receiving 4.6 out of 5 stars based on customer reviews.

  • Amigo Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Amigo Energy was founded in 2003, making it one of the oldest electricity suppliers in the state. It's now part of the Just Energy Group.
    • Among products offered by the company are 100% green energy plans and no-deposit plans.

  • Bounce Energy

    • Bounce Energy is based in Houston, TX. The company was founded in 2008 and acquired by Direct Energy in 2012.
    • It offers a range of green energy plans.
    • The company also offers deals for cable television and home security services.

  • Brilliant Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Since 2007, Brilliant Energy has supplied electricity to most deregulated areas of Texas.
    • Brilliant's PetLovers electricity plan provides for donations to animal shelters at no additional cost to customers.

  • Bulb

    • Headquarters is in Austin, TX.
    • Originally founded in the UK, Bulb expanded into the Texas market in 2020.
    • Bulb keeps things simple by offering just one plan, which is powered by 100 percent renewable energy.

  • Champion Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Founded in 2005, Champion Energy Services is now part of Calpine (NYSE: CPN).
    • In 2016, J.D. Power ranked Champion Energy tops among 20 retail energy providers for highest customer satisfaction among residential customers.

  • Chariot Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Chariot Energy provides 100 percent renewable energy plans.
    • Named a top 5 retail energy provider in the Houston Chronicle 2020 Best of the Best awards.

  • Cincinnati Bell Energy

    • Headquarters is in Cincinnati. The company provides energy there and in some surrounding areas.
    • Cincinnati Bell Energy electricity plans feature 100% wind power.
    • Parent company is Crius Energy, one of the largest independent energy suppliers in the U.S.
    • No enrollment or termination fees.

  • Cirro Energy

    • Headquarters is in Plano, Texas.
    • Cirro Energy was founded in 2001; it now operates as a subsidiary of NRG Energy.
    • The company offers short and long-term plans, fixed rates, and additional options such as surge protection and electric line protection.

  • Clearview Energy

    • Headquarters is in Dallas, TX.
    • The company was founded in 2006 and serves customers in Texas, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.
    • The company invests in clean, sustainable programs and organizations.

  • Comcast Energy Rewards

    • Comcast partners with Everyday Energy, a subsidiary of Crius Energy, to offer its Energy Rewards program to residential customers.
    • Customers do not have to be Comcast customers to enroll in Energy Rewards, which includes electricity and natural gas options.
    • The program is available in Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, California and Texas.

  • ConEdison Solutions

    • Headquarters is in Valhalla, NY.
    • ConEdison Solutions provides electricity to residents in CT, IL, MD, MA, NY and PA, as well as businesses in those states plus ME, NH, NJ, OH and TX.
    • The company's acquisition of Ross Solar allows it to offer residential solar power systems in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

  • Constellation Energy

    • Headquarters is in Baltimore, MD.
    • Constellation serves about 2.5 million customers, including two-thirds of Fortune 100 companies.
    • The company serves residential customers in 17 states and Washington, D.C.

  • CPL Retail Energy

    • CPL Retail Energy is part of Direct Energy, which is based in Houston, TX.
    • The company focuses on south Texas, serving customers in Harlingen, McAllen, Victoria, and Corpus Christi.
    • It offers month-to-month and fixed rate options for up to three years, and it also features plans with free weekends.

  • Direct Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Direct Energy serves more than 4 million electricity and natural gas customers in the U.S. and Canada.
    • The company also offers home services, including smart HVAC service, electrical service, home safety, and more.

  • Discount Power

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Part of the NRG family of companies.
    • Focused on reliable service at an affordable cost.

  • Electricity Maine

    • Part of the Provider Power family, headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Electricity Maine serves customers in the Central Maine Power and Versant Power utility areas.
    • Offers fixed rate plans lasting from six to 24 months.

  • Energy Harbor

    • Headquarters is in Akron, OH.
    • Privately held power producer formerly known as FirstEnergy Solutions.
    • Offers retail energy in Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.

  • ENH Power

    • Part of the Provider Power family, headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • ENH Power serves residents and businesses in New Hampshire.
    • With a strong reputation for excellence, ENH Power is one of the fastest growing companies in the country.

  • Entrust Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Entrust Energy was founded in 2011 and serves customers in Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York.
    • Fixed and variable rate electric plans are offered with month-to-month or long-term contracts.

  • Evolve Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston.
    • Wholesale electricity from renewable sources.
    • Uses AI to connect to smart home devices.

  • Express Energy

    • Headquarters is in Irving, TX.
    • Offers fixed-rate, variable-rate, and 100 percent renewable options.
    • Focus on simplicity with the slogan "No Frills. Low Bills."

  • First Choice Power

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • First Choice Power, which is now part of Direct Energy, has been serving Texans for nearly 70 years.
    • The company offers fixed rate, variable rate, and prepaid plans, and it also has green energy options. It also has no-deposit options.

  • Frontier Utilities

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Frontier Utilities serves customers in Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and Illinois. It began operations in 2008.
    • In 2017, the company received an Award of Excellence from the Better Business Bureau – its fourth award from the organization.

  • Georgia Natural Gas

    • Headquarters is in Atlanta.
    • Founded in 1998; serves nearly half a million customers.
    • Functions as the retail arm of Atlanta Gas Light, the largest natural gas wholesale in the Southeast and part of Southern Co.

  • Gexa Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX
    • Founded in 2002; A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau
    • Subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources serving Texas residential and business customers

  • Green Mountain Energy

    • Headquarters is in Plano, TX.
    • Green Mountain, which was founded in 1997, is committed to clean energy; that’s all it offers.
    • The company estimates that its plans have helped customers avoid nearly 62.5 billion pounds of carbon dioxide.

  • Griddy Energy

    • Wholesale electricity supplier.
    • Entered Texas market in 2017.
    • Offices in Houston, TX and Playa Vista, CA.

  • Hudson Energy

    • Headquarters is in Suffern, NY.
    • Part of the Just Energy Group, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Texas, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and California.
    • Hudson Energy also serves customers in Canada and the United Kingdom.

  • Iberdrola Texas

    • Based in Houston, TX.
    • A branch of Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest utility companies.
    • Offers 100 percent wind power electricity plans.

  • Infinite Energy

    • Headquarters is in Gainesville, FL.
    • Infinite Energy was founded in 1994 and offers a wide range of plans from one month to five years.
    • The company serves electricity customers in Texas, as well as natural gas customers in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, and Ohio.

  • Infuse Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX
    • Infuse offers an customer Bill of Rights.
    • Some plans feature no charges for electricity supply on nights or weekends.

  • Inspire Energy

    • Offices in Philadelphia, PA and Santa Monica, CA.
    • Inspire Energy uses wind power; it was incorporated in 2013.
    • The company promotes the use of smart technology and home automation tools that promote energy efficiency.

  • Just Energy

    • Company has offices in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany. It was established in 1997.
    • Just Energy brands include Hudson Energy, Amigo Energy, Tara Energy, Green Star and TerraPass.
    • Products include electricity and natural gas.

  • Liberty Power

    • Headquarters is in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
    • Liberty Power serves customers in Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, and several other states.
    • Fixed rate and green energy plans are available for a range of contract lengths.

  • North American Power

    • Headquarters is in Norwalk, CT.
    • North American Power provides energy to more than a million customers in 12 deregulated states.
    • Company had an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau as of Jan. 4, 2017.

  • Oasis Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Oasis Energy, started in 2008, is owned by Spark Energy and offers energy plans with fixed terms for as long as three years.
    • Service area includes Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

  • OUR Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Offers referral credits and specials throughout the year.
    • OUR Community outreach program allows customers to give back to chosen causes.

  • Payless Power

    • Headquarters is in Fort Worth, TX.
    • Payless Power has been selling energy service to Texans since 2005.
    • The company offers no-deposit and prepaid options for its customers. It offers residential and commercial service.

  • Penstar Power

    • Headquarters is in Dallas, TX.
    • Specializes in short-term electricity plans, particularly prepaid.
    • Options with no contract length and no cancellation fees.

  • Pronto Power

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Pronto Power is a subsidiary of Summer Energy.
    • Specializes in prepaid electricity plans for customers with tight budgets.

  • Public Power

    • Headquarters is in Danbury, CT.
    • Public Power was founded in 2008 and is now a subsidiary of Crius Energy.
    • Service area includes Connecticut, New York, Jew Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. It has more than 200,000 residential and commercial clients.

  • Pulse Power

    • Headquarters is in The Woodlands, TX.
    • Pulse Power was founded in 2018 and is run for Texans by Texans.
    • Specializes in fixed-rate plans for homes and businesses.

  • Reliant Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Reliant, which serves more than 1.5 million residential and commercial customers in Texas, is part of NRG Energy, along with Cirro Energy and Green Mountain Energy.
    • The company offers online usage tracking and rewards for reducing usage.

  • Rhythm

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Rhythm was founded in 2020 with the goal of bringing positive change to the energy industry.
    • The company offers 100 percent renewable energy plans powered by wind with a 90-day trial period.

  • Smart Prepaid Electric

    • Prepaid electric provider based in Houston, TX.
    • Part of the Just Energy Group.
    • Uses smart meter technology to connect and monitor your usage.

  • Southwest Power and Light

    • Based in Houston, TX.
    • Part of Texpo Power.
    • Plant-a-Tree plan in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.

  • Spark Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Spark Energy was founded in 1999; subsidiaries include Spark HoldCo and Perigee Energy. It offers green energy plans to consumers.
    • Service area includes Texas, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Ohio.

  • Stream Energy

    • Headquarters is in Dallas, TX.
    • Stream Energy was founded in 2004 and employed about 245 as of August 2017..
    • Service areas include Texas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Delaware.

  • Tara Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Tara Energy was founded in 2002; it is part of the Just Energy group.
    • The company offers a mix of plans, including Green Energy, to customers in Texas and Illinois.

  • Texpo Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Texpo Energy was founded in 2006 by energy executives with more than 150 years of experience in the electricity, natural gas, and related industries.
    • The company offers small and large commercial customers flexible rates and plan choices, including long-term deals.

  • Think Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Think Energy is a business of ENGIE Resources.
    • The company provides electricity and natural gas to customers in Texas, Illinois, Ohio and the Northeast.

  • TriEagle Energy

    • Headquarters is in The Woodlands, TX.
    • TriEagle Energy is a subsidiary of Crius Energy and serves customers in Texas.
    • The company offers a plan that uses smart technology to track consumption and promote energy efficiency.

  • TXU Energy

    • Headquarters is in Irving, TX.
    • Founded in 2002, TXU Energy is a subsidiary of Vistra Energy.
    • TXU Energy offers commercial and residential customers energy-efficient options, renewable energy programs, and other electricity-related products and services.

  • V247 Power

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • V247 Power was founded in 2012.
    • V247 Power offers fixed and variable rates ranging from one to 24 months.

  • Verde Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • Founded in 2009, Verde Energy is a 100 percent renewable energy provider.
    • Verde Energy serves customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

  • Veteran Energy

    • Headquarters is in Dallas, TX.
    • The company offers a discount for military veterans and service members.
    • Veteran Energy is a Value Based Brands company and supports several community initiatives.

  • WTU Retail Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • WTU Retail Energy is a Direct Energy company serving the West Texas area.
    • The company employs nearly 2,000 people and features a bill assistance program, which helps families struggling to pay their electricity bills.

  • XOOM Energy

    • Headquarters is in Huntersville, NC.
    • XOOM Energy, LLC is an independent retail electricity, renewable and natural gas provider in 19 states across the U.S. and the District of Columbia.
    • XOOM Energy has been ranked on INC. 5000’s list of fastest-growing private companies for three consecutive years.

  • YEP Energy

    • Headquarters is in Houston, TX.
    • YEP Energy serves markets in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
    • YEP Energy’s referral program offers existing customers an incentive to refer their friends and family members. For every successful sign-up, customers receive $25 credit on their bill.