Power to Choose Energy in Texas

Choose Energy streamlines the electricity plan research 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 don’t get any surprises on your bill.

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

Texas lawmakers deregulated the energy market in 2002, increasing competition among Texas electricity providers. Instead of having a default option for an electricity provider, Texans can compare rates and plans from multiple reliable providers and pick suitable options for their homes and businesses.

Popular Texas electricity providers on the Choose Energy marketplace include TXU Energy, Gexa Energy, Frontier Utilities, Reliant Energy, and many more.

Texas residents have the power to choose their electricity provider in Houston and Dallas. But energy deregulation isn’t just for large cities. It extends to cities of all sizes, 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.

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.

Texas has three main types of electricity plans: fixed-rate, variable-rate, and no-deposit/prepaid. Let’s break down each type of energy plan to help you choose the best plan for your needs.

• Fixed-rate plans: This comes in contracts lasting 12, 24, or 36 months. You will have a consistent energy rate throughout your plan, allowing you to budget every month. However, you’ll usually need to pay an early termination fee (ETF) if you want to switch plans before the end of your contract.
• Variable-rate plans: A variable-rate plan changes every month, depending on the market price of electricity. You can save money by tracking energy price changes, but you could also pay more during energy spikes. You don’t need to pay an ETF if you switch energy providers with this plan.
• No-deposit plans: Electric companies may require you to pay a deposit to start your energy plan — especially if you have a low credit score that disqualifies you from automatic approval. In this case, a no-deposit or prepaid plan may be a good option. You pay upfront for your electricity, and your provider will notify you when it’s time to top up your funds as your balance goes down.

Researching and selecting a Texas electricity provider 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
•       A 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. We’ll show you plans from top energy providers operating in your area.
2. Find the right plan. Filter for the features that are most important to you and compare your options. Read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) to understand the plan details.
3. Exercise the power to choose in Texas. Once you’ve decided on a plan, you can sign up online in just a few minutes. After that, your new provider will handle the switch without any interruptions in your service.

Enter your ZIP code to explore electricity options near you today.

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 options:

• 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 the utility companies. If you experience a power outage, contact your utility.

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