Your Power to Choose Energy in Texas

Choose Energy streamlines the electricity plan shopping process. Our easy-to-use online marketplace provides expert guidance to energy customers across Texas and other states. You’ll find straightforward plan details and all-inclusive pricing to help you find the right energy plan for your home or business. The quoted energy rate and average price — based on 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of usage — already include base charges and Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU) fees, so you won’t find any surprises on your bill.

Choose Energy lets residents compare electricity rates and plans in Texas. Once you’ve found the right plan for your home energy needs, we’ll walk you through the signup process all in one place without confusion. Enter your ZIP code to start comparing today’s rates.

The best energy provider in Texas will depend on your personal preferences or business needs. Popular Texas electricity providers on the Choose Energy marketplace include TXU Energy, Gexa Energy, Frontier Utilities, Reliant Energy, and many more.

Energy deregulation extends to cities of all sizes across Texas, including:

• Arlington
• Corpus Christi
• Dallas
• Fort Worth
• Houston
• Irving
• Katy
• Midland
• Round Rock
• Waco

For a more extensive list of deregulated areas, visit our service areas page.

Texas utility companies

Although you can choose your energy provider, your utility company is set based on your location. This company delivers electricity to your home or business and maintains the electrical infrastructure. Your utility also restores power when there is an outage. If the power goes out in your area, contact your utility company — not your energy provider.

As you exercise your power to choose energy in Texas, you’ll have your choice of several different types of energy plans, including: 

• Fixed-rate plans: With fixed-rate plans, you’ll lock in your energy rate for the duration of the term — usually 12-, 24-, or 36-month increments. This plan type allows you to maintain a stable energy rate each month. The only downside is if you want to switch plans before your contract expires, you may incur an early termination fee (ETF). 
• Variable-rate plans: A variable rate changes every month depending on the market price of electricity. You can save money during times of low energy demand, but you may have to pay more during energy spikes. You don’t need to pay an ETF if you switch energy providers with this plan.
• No-deposit plans: Energy providers may check your credit when you sign up for service. If you don’t meet their credit threshold, they may require you to pay a deposit before activating service. However, you can sign up for a no-deposit or prepaid plan instead. These plans allow you to skip the credit check or deposit and pay for energy service as you use it. Many providers set reminders to top up your balances once they dip below a certain amount to avoid power interruptions.

Choosing a Texas energy provider with cheap rates is a smart way to save on energy costs, but the process can be time-consuming and overwhelming. At Choose Energy, our experts compile your area’s electric rates and plans to simplify your search. We also provide various tools to help you understand the industry and make an informed choice, including:

•       A guide to selecting a plan
•       No-deposit electricity
•       Energy switching guide
•       A mover’s guide
•       Trusted provider reviews
•       Other energy resources

When you search for plans on our free, independent marketplace, you can sort by price, term length, rate type, and more. You can also customize your usage to find estimates for your monthly bills.

Finding the right electricity provider and plan with Choose Energy is quick, effective, and easy. It only takes three simple steps:

1. Enter your ZIP code. You’ll find a list of available plans and providers in your area. 
2. Find the right plan. Use our filtering tools to find plans based on your energy needs. You can also read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label for details on early termination fees, renewable energy incentives, and more.
3. Exercise your power to choose in Texas. Once you find a plan you like, you can sign up online or by calling the number on the screen. After you sign up, your new supplier handles the rest of the switching process — you can relax without any service interruptions.

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) licenses electricity providers to ensure they meet strict requirements to operate in Texas.

Do you need to contact the PUCT to report an issue? Here are three contact methods:

• Mail: 1701 N. Congress Avenue // P.O. Box 13326 // Austin, TX 78711-3326
• Phone: 512-936-7000
• Email: customer@puc.texas.gov

Regardless of which electricity company supplies power to your home, your local utility will deliver the electricity. The PUCT also regulates utility companies. If you experience a power outage, contact your utility.

Disclaimer: ChooseEnergy.com is not affiliated with Power To Choose, powertochoose.org, or the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT).