The Electric Company Near Me in Texas

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Texas is a deregulated energy state with many trusted light companies to choose from.

Below is a sampling of plans, rates, phone numbers, and reviews for some of the best electric companies.

To look for the best energy providers in your city, view our city pages for electricity info for Houston, Dallas, Corpus Christi and others.

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6 Reliant Energy Plans & Rates

Plan NamePlan LengthRate
Reliant - Conservation 2424 Months15.5 ¢/kWh
Reliant - Basic Power 2424 Months15.8 ¢/kWh
Reliant - Conservation 1212 Months15.9 ¢/kWh
Reliant - Basic Power 1212 Months16.2 ¢/kWh
Reliant - Truly Free Weekends 100% Solar 1212 Months17.8 ¢/kWh
Reliant - Truly Free Nights 100% Solar 1212 Months18.2 ¢/kWh
  • *Rates as of 03/28/2024 at 03:03 PM. Based on 1000 kWh in Oncor zone. Enter your zip code above for rates in your area.

Speak with a Reliant Energy operator for expert help in choosing a plan that fits your home at 833-339-0416.

Call Reliant (833-339-0416)

1 Green Mountain Energy Plan & Rates

Plan NamePlan LengthRate
Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred24 Months15.8 ¢/kWh
  • *Rates as of 03/28/2024 at 03:03 PM. Based on 1000 kWh in Oncor zone. Enter your zip code above for rates in your area.

Speak with a Green Mountain Energy operator about their popular “free electricity” plans at 833-339-0421.

Call Green Mt (833-339-0421) 

2 Payless Power No Deposit Plans and Rates

Plan NamePlan LengthRate
Payless Power - 12 Month - Prepaid12 Months18.4 ¢/kWh
Payless Power - 6 Month - Prepaid6 Months18.4 ¢/kWh
  • *Rates as of 03/28/2024 at 03:03 PM. Based on 1000 kWh in Oncor zone. Enter your zip code above for rates in your area.

Speak with Payless Power about their competitive “No Deposit” prepaid electricity plans at 833-926-9776.

Call Payless (833-926-9776)

9 Gexa Energy 60-Day Guarantee Plans & Rates

Plan NamePlan LengthRate
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 1212 Months11.3 ¢/kWh
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 2424 Months11.3 ¢/kWh
Gexa EV 2424 Months14.8 ¢/kWh
Gexa Energy Saver 2424 Months15.9 ¢/kWh
Gexa Saver Freedom 3636 Months17.1 ¢/kWh
Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 1212 Months19 ¢/kWh
Gexa Eco Saver Lite 1212 Months19.5 ¢/kWh
Gexa Eco Saver Premium 1212 Months20.2 ¢/kWh
Gexa Eco Saver Premium 2424 Months20.2 ¢/kWh
  • *Rates as of 03/28/2024 at 03:03 PM. Based on 1000 kWh in Oncor zone. Enter your zip code above for rates in your area.

Speak with Gexa about their cheap energy plans with a 60-Day “Happiness Guarantee” at 855-639-8212.

Call Gexa (855-639-8212)

*Sample of live rates based on Oncor zone. Enter your zip code for plans in your area.

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Electric Companies in Your Area

Provider Toll Free Number    Year Founded Reviews
Amigo Energy 888-528-2672 2002 Amigo Reviews
Chariot Energy 844-978-6797 2018 Chariot Reviews
Cirro Energy 833-392-9778 2001 Cirro Reviews
Discount Power 833-556-6491 2008 Discount Reviews
Entrust Energy 800-871-8100 2010 Entrust Reviews
Gexa Energy 855-639-8212 2002 Gexa Reviews
Green Mountain 833-339-0421 1997 Green Mt. Reviews
Just Energy 833-871-5317 1997 Just Reviews
Pulse Power 888-853-4219 2018 Pulse Reviews
Reliant Energy 833-339-0416 2000 Reliant Reviews
TriEagle Energy 888-380-4813 2002 TriEagle Reviews
TXU Energy 800-818-6132 2002 TXU Reviews

Who is the best energy provider?

First, remember that Retail Electricity Providers (REPs) are marketing companies that buy kilowatt hours and resell them to their customers.

They don’t repair power outages and can’t get your electricity turned back on any faster than their competitors. The Transmission and Distribution Utility (known as a TDU or TDSP) transmits your electricity and corrects outages, and they don’t know which REP you use.

There are several factors to think about when choosing a REP for your electricity service:

The REP’s reputation:

Before considering price, you should always make sure the REP is a reliable and trustworthy company before enrolling with them.

Non-trustworthy providers may advertise a low rate, but it’s likely to be a gimmick rate that will cost you more than expected and cause monster billing headaches.

You should look for companies that have been in business for at least 10 years in Texas, demonstrating that they have survived regulatory scrutiny for many years and are likely to be financially stable.

Professional third party reviews are also a good resource. Consider Better Business Bureau ratings and J. D. Power and Associates rankings.

Customer reviews can be a good source as well, but it’s important to remember that most customers only post a review after a bad experience, and some companies “game” the review websites by posting reviews in their favor. Not every opinion you read online can be taken at face value.

The energy rate offered:

Your rate can vary by location (each rate is zip code specific).

Using the state-mandated Electricity Fact Label (EFL) lets you compare plans on an apples-to-apples basis. The ability to lock in a low rate for multiple years can also be important, and most REPs offer long-term plans.

It’s always critical to watch out for gimmicky rates and unfair pricing that some REPs offer.

When you’re reviewing the EFL for any plan, pay attention to the pricing structure. If the pricing structure is complicated and has a long list of conditions, your actual rate may be unpredictable and the plan may cause a billing surprise.

Choosing a REP and a plan with simple pricing, such as a low energy charge and a small monthly base fee is the easiest way to ensure savings on your monthly bill and cut the likelihood of surprises.

One of the best REPs for straight-forward rates is TriEagle Energy, which has been in business over 15 years and specializes in simple plans that help customers avoid billing surprises. You can use TriEagle’s promo code BRIGHT to receive a rate that’s lower than the regular rates shown on their website.

It’s important to note that there are legitimate plans with very low rates that are more complex, and are based on monthly energy usage ranges.

As long as you spend the time to make sure the plan fits your home’s usage pattern, you can save quite a bit of money. Sometimes their rates are as much as 20% less than the market average for the same term length because the plans are customized to fit specific usage patterns.

One provider offering these low rates is Gexa Energy, a well established, reputable brand. You can use Gexa’s promo code GEXATX to gain access to their discount plans.

The energy provider’s operational standards:

Some REPs put real effort into their customer service, which can make a big difference in your experience with their enrollment, renewals and billing.

The operations behind the scenes can also affect your satisfaction by giving you consistently low rates, communicating useful information about your energy usage to help you reduce your bill, and offering bonuses for your home like smart thermostats.

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