Your power to choose Texas energy

Discover your freedom to choose a Texas electric provider with ChooseTexasPower.org

Author:Luke Daugherty /

Updated:11/18/2022

Choose Texas Power: An alternative to Power to Choose

What is PowerToChoose Texas?

The Public Utilities of Texas runs PowerToChoose.org, a website that allows consumers to browse electricity rates and plans in the Lone Star State. Although the site shows providers and rates in your area based on your ZIP code, many consumers complain that it’s confusing to navigate and makes it difficult to sign up for a plan.

ChooseTexasPower.org offers an alternative approach for consumers to exercise their power to choose in Texas. Our marketplace is a one-stop shop for all your energy needs — from browsing plans to signing up for service, we make it easy for you.

How is ChooseTexasPower different from PowerToChoose?

With ChooseTexasPower.org, Texans can explore and compare current electricity companies, plans, and rates in one place. Choose Texas Power also offers clear and honest advice for shoppers searching for the best energy plan. You can sign up through our marketplace in a matter of minutes.

Interested in seeing the Choose Texas Power difference for yourself? Enter your ZIP code to begin browsing and comparing electricity plans in your area.

Power to choose electricity in Texas

The Texas energy market became deregulated in 2002. Since then, consumers have had the power to choose their electricity company from a wide variety of providers. Consumers are no longer limited to getting their electricity from the local utility company. This has led to increased competition between energy providers, meaning lower electric rates for Texans.

About 85% of Texas is deregulated, with the exception of a few areas such as Austin and San Antonio. Below are a few of the largest cities in Texas that offer you the power to choose electricity:

If you are ready to exercise your Texas power to choose, enter your ZIP code to compare energy options in your area.

Power to choose Houston

Thanks to a deregulated energy market, Houston residents have the power to choose Houston energy. In Houston, consumers can decide between top electricity providers such as TXU Energy, Just Energy, Direct Energy, and many other options.

The utility company in Houston is CenterPoint Energy, which is responsible for managing electrical lines and responding to power outages. Contact them, not your energy provider, to report an outage or a downed power line.

Houston electricity rates

Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 24	24 months	$0.094 / kWh
Express Energy - Flash 24	24 months	$0.094 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24	24 months	$0.094 / kWh
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 24	24 months	$0.094 / kWh
Flagship Power - Galleon1000 36	36 months	$0.095 / kWh
TriEagle Energy - Real Deal 24	24 months	$0.129 / kWh
Discount Power - Wise Buy 24	24 months	$0.132 / kWh
TXU Energy - Smart Edge 12	12 months	$0.135 / kWh
Rhythm Energy - Clear Choice 16	16 months	$0.136 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 15	15 months	$0.137 / kWh
First Choice Power - You Got This 12	12 months	$0.144 / kWh
Constellation - 12 Month Usage Bill Credit	12 months	$0.149 / kWh
Reliant - Basic Power 24	24 months	$0.152 / kWh
Payless Power - Premier 12 - Prepaid Plan	12 months	$0.152 / kWh
Chariot Energy - GridEdge 36	36 months	$0.164 / kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter Lite 24	24 months	$0.213 / kWh
Cirro - Smart Value 12 Online	12 months	$0.247 / kWh
Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred	24 months	$0.252 / kWh

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 3/29/2023, 11:41:48 AM CDT for ZIP Code 77002. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.

The power to choose in Dallas

Dallas was one of the major Texas cities that became deregulated in 2002, giving consumers the power to choose their energy provider. This means Dallas residents can compare energy offerings from providers such as Pulse Power, Cirro Energy, Gexa Energy, and many more.

The local utility company in Dallas is Oncor Electric Delivery. Contact Oncor in the event of a power outage.

Dallas electricity rates

Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24	24 months	$0.089 / kWh
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 24	24 months	$0.089 / kWh
Express Energy - Flash 24	24 months	$0.089 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 24	24 months	$0.089 / kWh
Flagship Power - Galleon1000 36	36 months	$0.090 / kWh
TriEagle Energy - Real Deal 24	24 months	$0.119 / kWh
TXU Energy - Smart Edge 12	12 months	$0.125 / kWh
Discount Power - Wise Buy 24	24 months	$0.127 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 15	15 months	$0.129 / kWh
Rhythm Energy - Clear Choice 16	16 months	$0.129 / kWh
First Choice Power - You Got This 12	12 months	$0.133 / kWh
Constellation - 36 Month Usage Bill Credit	36 months	$0.139 / kWh
Reliant - Basic Power 24	24 months	$0.147 / kWh
Chariot Energy - GridEdge 36	36 months	$0.153 / kWh
Payless Power - Simple 6 - Prepaid Plan	6 months	$0.162 / kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter Lite 24	24 months	$0.202 / kWh
Cirro - Smart Value 12 Online	12 months	$0.236 / kWh
Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred	24 months	$0.241 / kWh

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 3/29/2023, 11:41:47 AM CDT for ZIP Code 75001. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.

The power to choose in Fort Worth

The power to choose in Fort Worth means residents can shop for energy plans from different providers, including 4Change Energy, Frontier Utilities, and Constellation Energy.

In Fort Worth, the utility company is Oncor Electric Delivery. Residents should contact Oncor if there is a power outage in the area.

Fort Worth electricity rates

Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24	24 months	$0.089 / kWh
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 24	24 months	$0.089 / kWh
Express Energy - Flash 24	24 months	$0.089 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 24	24 months	$0.089 / kWh
Flagship Power - Galleon1000 36	36 months	$0.090 / kWh
TriEagle Energy - Real Deal 24	24 months	$0.119 / kWh
TXU Energy - Smart Edge 12	12 months	$0.125 / kWh
Discount Power - Wise Buy 24	24 months	$0.127 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 15	15 months	$0.129 / kWh
Rhythm Energy - Clear Choice 16	16 months	$0.129 / kWh
First Choice Power - You Got This 12	12 months	$0.133 / kWh
Constellation - 36 Month Usage Bill Credit	36 months	$0.139 / kWh
Reliant - Basic Power 24	24 months	$0.147 / kWh
Chariot Energy - GridEdge 36	36 months	$0.153 / kWh
Payless Power - Simple 6 - Prepaid Plan	6 months	$0.162 / kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter Lite 24	24 months	$0.202 / kWh
Cirro - Smart Value 12 Online	12 months	$0.236 / kWh
Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred	24 months	$0.241 / kWh

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 3/29/2023, 11:41:48 AM CDT for ZIP Code 76006. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.

The power to choose Texas green energy

Texas is one of the nation’s leaders in renewable energy generation. The state produces the most wind energy in the U.S. and consistently ranks in the top five states for solar power generation.

Most Texas energy plans include a portion of green energy, giving consumers the power to choose a renewable electric plan. Choose Texas Power can help Texans find a green power plan that includes renewable sources such as wind or solar energy. Some providers offer energy plans powered by 100% renewable energy, including Green Mountain Energy and Gexa Energy.