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Set up Electricity for Your Apartment
Moving into an apartment requires an electricity account number to get your keys.
You shopped around, toured dozens of apartments, and finally found the perfect space.
You’re packed and ready to start your move, but you can’t get the keys to your new apartment until you give your leasing office an electricity account number.
If you’ve found yourself in this situation, first off, good news. Your apartment is in an area of Texas that has deregulated electricity.
You have the power to choose your electricity plan, which gives you the chance to find the best plan for your new home.
The downside is that finding the right plan can be difficult, and electricity companies will do everything they can to make as much money off of you as possible.
The market is flooded with gimmicky prices and plans that seem like a good deal on the surface, only to have hidden fees and confusing pricing structures lurking.
These companies even offer “special” deals to apartment communities, hoping you’ll sign up for one of their plans without checking the details.
These plans sucker you into an expensive rate with a pricing structure that doesn’t work for you and your apartment’s usage profile.
We’re here to help Texans beat electricity companies at their own game and find the right plan for their apartment.
Millions of Texans have already used ComparePower to find the right plans for their apartments. You can read what they say about us here.
We’ll help you avoid the most common traps, get an electricity account number, and get your keys in as little as 10 minutes.
Help Me Choose
Find the best plan for your apartment in minutes. Answer five questions about your apartment home and energy habits and find the right energy plan instantly.
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How to get an electricity account number
Learn how to set up electricity and get proof of service for your leasing office or landlord in minutes.
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Visit ComparePower.com
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Enter your zip code
Enter your zip code to find energy plans and rates in your area.
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Compare plans & rates
Compare energy plans and electricity rates by filtering the search results or features you want.
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Enroll online in 5 minutes
Checkout and enroll online in one place.
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Have proof of service for your leasing office or landlord
Get your keys and move into your apartment home stress-free.
Supply:
- Your Apartment Address
- Your Social Security Number
- Drivers License Number
Tools:
- ComparePower.com is all you need to get an electricity account number and the keys to your new apartment.
Materials: Computer or mobile device with internet access.
Apartment electricity costs
Factors such as the size of your apartment, weather, construction, heating and cooling equipment, insulation, and family living habits will affect your actual usage.
We’ll use Texas’s average electricity price of 12.56 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) and 1,000 kWh per month as the average usage in Texas.
These averages take into account apartments, homes, and commercial properties.
Most apartments use somewhere in the ballpark of 500 kWh of electricity each month. Using the average price of electricity, that would put an apartment bill at around $65 a month.
Not sure what your usage will be? Estimate your usage using this tool.
1. Size of home:
2. Number of residents:
3. Your energy habits:
Approximate average monthly usage: 690 kWh Disclaimer: This tool is for approximation purposes only. Accuracy is not guaranteed or implied. The approximated monthly usage is based on an average over 12 months. Air conditioning and heating costs can vary and often account for up to 50 percent of your home’s energy use during different seasons. Factors such as size of your home, weather, construction, heating and cooling equipment type, insulation, and family living habits will influence your actual usage.
Let’s quickly find your best energy plan.
Other considerations
If you haven’t settled on an apartment yet, you might want to consider looking for an apartment on the first floor of the building.
First-floor apartments tend to maintain temperatures better than those on higher floors. This means it will stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Heating and cooling significantly impact your electricity usage each month and finding an apartment that regulates the temperature can save you hundreds of dollars each year.
You can also look for apartments with energy-efficient appliances already installed. These appliances are designed to avoid excessive electricity usage and won’t use electricity while they are not in use.
New to Texas?
Texans voted in 2002 to de-regulate the electricity market, allowing you to choose your electricity plan. The goal of deregulation was to lower electricity prices and create better choices for consumers.
The downside of deregulation is that the market is flooded with complex and confusing plans without straightforward pricing.
Same-day Power
If you need power today, you can schedule a same-day connection until 6 pm with TXU Energy or Payless Power and before 2 pm with all providers in our marketplace.
Place an order before 2 pm, and service can be scheduled to start today during checkout.
Learn how to get same-day service.
Texas Electricity Companies
There are over 60 energy providers in Texas that can supply you with electricity.
The following are some of the top energy providers in the state.
| Energy Companies | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| 4Change Energy | 855-550-6663 |
| Amigo Energy | 866-526-7192 |
| Direct Energy | 855-307-6915 |
| Discount Power | 855-236-1309 |
| Reliant | 855-887-2194 |
| Tara Energy | 866-217-5179 |
| Frontier Utilities | 866-763-5084 |
| Constellation | 855-798-2889 |
| Gexa Energy | 855-639-8210 |
| TXU Energy | 844-359-7999 |
| Payless Power | 855-854-8482 |
| Pulse Power | 888-853-4522 |
| New Power | 888-316-0697 |
| Just Energy | 866-586-3564 |
Apartment Electricity FAQs
What uses the most electricity in an apartment?
Air conditioning and heating costs can vary and often account for up to 50 percent of your home’s energy use during different seasons.
How long does it take to get the electricity turned on?
Most providers offer same-day service if you submit a request before 2 pm. A few providers can even get your lights on as late as 6 pm on weekdays.
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