How to Switch Electricity Plans in Texas

Top Choice Energy Energy makes it quick and simple to switch electricity providers. Follow these steps to get the best electricity rate in Texas.

Step 1: Link your data

Your energy usage is the biggest factor that impacts your electricity rate. Generally, the more electricity your home or business uses the cheaper your electricity rate will be.

This is where we shine. We can connect directly to your utility to link to your energy usage data. Our platform will then retrieve electricity rates from dozens of electricity companies. Then you can quickly see your forecasted electricity bill with the cheapest electricity rates available from dozens of retail electricity providers.

Step 2: Get paired with the best electricity plans in Texas

We only partner with trusted energy providers in Texas. This means you don’t have to worry about hidden fees, variable rates, or any other “ugly” terms and conditions.

Once you’ve settled on an electricity provider you can make the switch 100% online on our platform. In most cases, it takes about 5 minutes.

Step 3: We take care of the rest

After you have selected your new low rate we handle the paperwork to get your new electricity service up and running. We’ll let you know when everything is good to go. You don’t have to worry about your power going out when you switch electricity providers.

Start New Electricity Service in Texas

Just moved? Getting your new home or business powered up is easy. You can find the best Texas electricity rates for your new space and get enrolled in a plan in about 5 minutes using Top Choice Energy Energy.

Not sure how much electricity my new home or business uses?

Your energy consumption is the biggest factor that determines your electricity rates in Texas. You will notice many providers will list rates at various kilowatt hour (kWH) usage amounts. Usually 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh.

Small apartments may use around 500. Large apartments, condos, townhomes, and small homes may use closer to 1,000. Large homes or homes with multiple AC units, a pool, and other energy-hogging appliances will likely use 2,000 or more.

If you are not sure you may want to sign up for a short-term plan and then switch to a longer-term plan once you have a good idea of your usage habits.

Same-Day Electricity in Texas

If you are trying to get your power turned on the same day, you are in luck. Most homes have their lights turned on the same day. While not entirely impossible, business meters are harder to deal with on the same day.

For homeowners and renters same-day electricity is possible but you may need to contact us or your provider to ensure you get power on ASAP.

For businesses, same-day electricity may be hard or impossible to get. You should contact our support team immediately.

You can learn more about same-day electricity here.

Texas Commercial Electricity Rates

Business customers in areas of Texas with a deregulated energy market can compare rates and providers. Business rates differ from residential plans in a few ways, but with Top Choice Energy Energy it is still easy to compare plans based on your consumption and switch providers.

The biggest differences you will notice about business electricity rates in Texas are:

• The rates are cheaper. Electricity rates for businesses typically appear much lower than the average residential electricity rate. But, there are a few things to consider. Business electricity rates in Texas are advertised without transmission and delivery fees (TDU) whereas residential energy plans include TDU fees. Additionally, most businesses use a lot more power than the typical home, so they qualify for lower rates.
• They can be complicated. Energy companies take into account more factors when enrolling a business. You may hear terms like load factor, demand, and other jargon. These sorts of metrics help your electricity provider forecast your business’s energy profile. But, don’t get hung up on a bunch of slang, our shopping platform was built with Texas businesses in mind. You can link to your historical usage and see rates instantly and switch online. Get started here.

Shopping for a business energy provider doesn’t have to be a pain. If you have any questions our noncommissioned support team can answer all of your questions.

ERCOT and The Texas Electric Grid

The Texas electricity market is complex. the main entity in charge of ensuring that Texans have steady electricity service is the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT for short.

ERCOT manages the flow of power to 26 million Texas residents, 8 million locations, and 90% of the Texas grid. It is a nonprofit corporation governed by a board of directors. The Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature oversee its operation. ERCOT members encompass many stakeholders including:

• Consumers
• Cooperatives
• Generators
• Power marketers
• Retail electric providers
• Investor-owned electric utilities
• Transmission and distribution providers
• Municipal electric utilities

It’s important to note that ERCOT nor the PUC directly sets electricity rates in Texas. Instead, electricity rates in Texas are set by various electricity providers.

What is Power to Choose Texas?

Power to Choose is the website managed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). It lists energy plans for consumers to compare. It does not list commercial electricity rates. Learn more about Power to Choose here.