Compare Rowlett electric rates

Rowlett is a city in the eastern part of Texas with a population of about 62,000. The city is located in the Dallas metropolitan area, about a half an hour from downtown Dallas. Rowlett sits on a small lake that flows into both Dallas and Rockwall Counties.

Like the majority of Texas, Rowlett residents get to enjoy the state’s deregulated energy market. Consumers can shop around for electricity rather than receiving service from their local utility. 

To start shopping for Rowlett electricity rates, enter your ZIP code on the screen to find a list of the electric rates and plans available in your area.

Rowlett electric companies

Texas deregulated its energy industry roughly two decades ago. Since then, consumers have had the right to choose their own energy suppliers. As a result, Rowlett residents can shop around for the best electricity rate. Thanks to deregulation and the city’s proximity to Dallas, there are many electricity providers that serve Rowlett, including:

• TXU Energy
• TriEagle Energy
• Constellation
• Gexa Energy
• 4Change Energy
• Frontier Energy
• Pulse Energy
• Direct Energy
• Reliant Energy

Remember that regardless of what company supplies your electricity, your local utility company always delivers it and maintains the energy infrastructure. As a result, the utility company is responsible for responding to power outages, downed power lines, or any other electricity interruptions.

Oncor Electric Delivery is the utility company for the Rowlett area. To report a power outage or another issue with your electricity, contact Oncor:

• Click here to report or check the status of an outage
• Call 1-888-313-4747
• Email contactcenter@oncor.com 

Types of plans

When you’re shopping for electricity for the first time, it can be challenging to learn the lingo and figure out which plan is right for you. Let’s talk about a few of the different plans types you can choose from.

• Fixed-rate plan: When you sign up for a fixed-rate energy plan, you lock in your rate for the entirety of your contract, which can last anywhere between 12 months and 36 months. During your fixed-rate contract, you’re guaranteed to pay the same price per kilowatt-hour every month. This plan is ideal for those who want the stability of paying the same rate each month, but don’t mind sometimes paying more than the market rate.
• Variable-rate plan: Rather than locking in a single rate, choosing a variable-rate plan means your price per kilowatt-hour will fluctuate with the season and the energy market. You could pay one rate in one month, and then a very different rate just one month later. Because of the instability, this type of plan is best for those who don’t mind price fluctuations and who can afford to pay the higher rates during seasons of higher demand.
• No-deposit plan: You’ll find that most electricity plans require that you pay an upfront deposit. Luckily, there are ways to avoid these deposits. First, many customers can avoid a deposit simply by having a good credit score. When you sign up for your plan, there will often be a credit check. With good credit, you won’t be required to pay a deposit. The other way to avoid a deposit, as well as avoid the credit check, is to sign up for a prepaid electricity plan. With this type of plan, you pay for your electricity ahead of time based on how much you expect to use. There’s no deposit, and you aren’t locked into a contract like with other types of plans.

Rowlett electric rates in my area

Electricity rates vary depending on where you live and which utility services your area. Because each utility has its own delivery charges and taxes vary from one location to the next, your electricity bill in Rowlett will look different from someone else’s in another part of Texas. As a result, it’s important that you shop quotes for your area. To see what rates are available near you, enter your ZIP code on the screen and explore a list of providers, rates, and plans available in your area.

Rowlett commercial electricity rates

Business owners can also enjoy the deregulated energy market and the ability to shop around for the best electricity rate. To learn more about commercial electricity rates in your area, call the number on the screen to speak with an agent or fill out the form on this page to get started.

Green energy plans in Rowlett

Texas is the top state in the nation for wind energy generation and in the top five for solar energy generation, making it a national leader in green energy. Because of the state’s investment into renewable energy, all Texas electricity plans include some percentage of green energy. To find out exactly how much your plan includes, read your plan’s Electricity Facts Label.

Many suppliers also now offer 100 percent green energy plans for those who want to reduce their carbon footprint even more. Finally, a handful of companies specialize in only offering renewable energy electricity plans. Those companies are:

• Green Mountain Energy
• Gexa Energy
• Chariot Energy

Confused about deregulation?

Are you confused about how to navigate the deregulated market and choose your own electricity provider? It can be difficult when you’re just getting started, so we’ve created a suite of resources to help.

• No-deposit electricity
• Understand your electricity bill
• Guide to choosing a provider
• How to switch providers
• The Current (our blog)

Once you’re ready to shop for your next energy plan in Rowlett, just enter your ZIP code on the screen to explore a list of the plans available in your area.