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Whether new to Texas, a long-time resident, or a business owner, this guide provides useful information on CPL Energy and allows you to compare rates from other Texas energy companies so that you can find your best solution to power your home or business.

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CPL Energy electric choice in Texas
Compare CPL Energy rates with competing Texas energy plans
How to choose the best energy plan in Texas (know your usage!)
CPL Energy residential energy plans
CPL Energy business energy plans
CPL Energy customer service & bill payment
CPL Energy reviews
Texas energy companies
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Electricity rates by utility service areas in Texas

CPL Energy electric choice in Texas

Since 2002, energy choice in Texas has been deregulated. This means that instead of having to take whatever price your provider offers, you have the power to choose. There are hundreds of companies competing with each other and driving prices down. There has never been a better time to shop for electricity.

With all of these choices, how can you decide on the right one for your household? ComparePower was established in 2009 as a way to assist consumers in choosing the right plan. They do all of the heavy lifting of research and calculations to ensure that you are getting what you need at the best price.

ComparePower includes all fees allowing you to compare plans apples to apples.

Compare CPL Energy rates with competing Texas energy plans

CPL Energy was established in 2001 to serve residential and commercial energy customers. This Houston-based retail energy provider mainly serves customers in southern Texas.

CPL Energy has some great rates in Texas, but before you sign up you should shop rates from other providers to ensure you are getting the best rate possible. The rates presented here are updated live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Plan Name	Plan Length	Rate
4Change Energy - Easy Saver 12	12 months	$0.069 / kWh
4Change Energy - Value Saver 12	12 months	$0.075 / kWh
4Change Energy - Generous Saver Plus 12	12 months	$0.119 / kWh
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver 12	12 months	$0.063 / kWh
4Change Energy - Eco Saver Plus 12	12 months	$0.123 / kWh
First Choice Power - Select Choice 6	6 months	$0.095 / kWh
Payless Power - SmarTricity Flex Saver	1 months	$0.126 / kWh
Reliant - Pay As You Go	1 months	$0.135 / kWh
TXU Energy - Flex Forward	1 months	$0.122 / kWh
Reliant - Clear Flex	1 months	$0.131 / kWh
Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus Preferred	1 months	$0.141 / kWh
Reliant - Truly Free Nights 24	24 months	$0.127 / kWh
Reliant - Truly Free Weekends 24	24 months	$0.127 / kWh
Payless Power - SmarTricity Secure Saver 12	12 months	$0.126 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Frontier No Hidden Fee 12	12 months	$0.099 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Light Saver 12+	12 months	$0.106 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Preferred 12+	12 months	$0.107 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Straight Power 12	12 months	$0.135 / kWh
First Choice Power - Monthly Freedom Plan	1 months	$0.142 / kWh
Direct Energy - Bright Choice	1 months	$0.142 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Smart 36	36 months	$0.165 / kWh
Constellation - 12 Month Usage Bill Credit	12 months	$0.099 / kWh
Constellation - 12 Month	12 months	$0.113 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Beat the Heat 12+	12 months	$0.104 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Easy Bill 12	12 months	$0.071 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Fantastic 12 Green+	12 months	$0.103 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Green 12	12 months	$0.108 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Saver 24	24 months	$0.061 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Saver 36	36 months	$0.063 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Smart 24	24 months	$0.145 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Smart 12	12 months	$0.135 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Saver 12	12 months	$0.062 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Premium 12	12 months	$0.123 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Green 36	36 months	$0.104 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 12	12 months	$0.106 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 24	24 months	$0.103 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Green 24	24 months	$0.106 / kWh
Pulse Power - Texas Fixed 36	36 months	$0.100 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Easy Saver 12	12 months	$0.096 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Advantage 12	12 months	$0.099 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Value 12	12 months	$0.113 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Freedom 12	12 months	$0.099 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Eco Plus 12	12 months	$0.120 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Max 12	12 months	$0.124 / kWh
Reliant - Secure Advantage 24	24 months	$0.117 / kWh
Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 36 Preferred	36 months	$0.125 / kWh
Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred	24 months	$0.128 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Supreme 12	12 months	$0.061 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver 12	12 months	$0.061 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Select 12	12 months	$0.071 / kWh
TXU Energy - Saver's Discount 24	24 months	$0.152 / kWh
TXU Energy - Simple Rate 12	12 months	$0.126 / kWh
Cirro Energy - Smart Lock 15	15 months	$0.119 / kWh
Cirro Energy - Smart Lock 24 Online	24 months	$0.120 / kWh
Cirro Energy - Smart Value 12 Online	12 months	$0.078 / kWh
Reliant - Secure Advantage 12	12 months	$0.121 / kWh
Direct Energy - Weekends on Command 24	24 months	$0.109 / kWh
TXU Energy - Clear Deal 12	12 months	$0.099 / kWh
TXU Energy - Clear Deal 24	24 months	$0.109 / kWh
TXU Energy - Free Nights & Solar Days 12 (8pm)	12 months	$0.145 / kWh
TXU Energy - Free Pass 12	12 months	$0.139 / kWh
TXU Energy - Saver's Discount 12	12 months	$0.140 / kWh
First Choice Power - You Got This 12	12 months	$0.102 / kWh
First Choice Power - You Got This 24	24 months	$0.101 / kWh
First Choice Power - You Got This Free Weekends 24	24 months	$0.108 / kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter 12	12 months	$0.103 / kWh
Direct Energy - Power on Command 24	24 months	$0.104 / kWh
Direct Energy - Free Power Weekends 12	12 months	$0.113 / kWh

These live rates for Oncor Electric Delivery service area were updated on August 24, 2019 at 2:52 am CST. Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.

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How to choose the best electricity plan in Texas

Selecting a CPL Energy plan without knowing your home’s energy usage can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars.

The #1 most important thing: Know your usage!

The key to avoid overpaying is knowing your expected usage and comparing monthly costs for each plan based on that usage amount.

With things like gasoline, the “price per gallon” you see on the sign is the price you pay no matter how many gallons you pump.

$3 per gallon. Pump 10 gallons, pay $30. Simple.

Electricity in Texas is not as simple as buying gasoline. The advertised “price per kWh” is based on a specific, exact monthly usage (usually 2000 kWh).

And, each plan has a different calculation for how your monthly bill is determined.

Your effective “price per kWh” can only be determined by calculating your monthly bill, then dividing that monthly bill by your usage.

Advertised “price per kWh” can be misleading because it’s based on a specific usage like 2000 kWh. It’s best to shop based on the total bill for your home’s expected usage.

How do you do that when the math is complicated, and every plan is a little different?

ComparePower has already done all this complicated math for you.

First, we help you determine your expected monthly kWh usage. Then we show you the plans and their total monthly cost for your usage.

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CPL Energy residential plans

Each every household is different. CPL Energy offers plans that cater to different household needs. These plans include:

Free Electricity Plan: This plan features a slightly higher monthly rate but includes free days to offset costs.
Fixed Rate Plan 12-Month: This standard plan uses a fixed rate to maintain budget stability for one year.
Month-to-Month Plan: Residential customers who want to shop around, try out CPL Energy, or are moving in the future can use this plan.

Switching providers? Energy rates on ComparePower can be customized to your specific historical power usage.

Moving? ComparePower helps you estimate your new home’s energy usage, ensuring you choose the best plan for your household.

Lock in the best rate by comparing competing energy plans on ComparePower. Enter your zip code to start comparing energy company plans for your specific usage in your service area.

CPL Energy business plans

CPL Energy does not maintain a published list of sample rates or plans for commercial customers. Business owners are asked to contact CPL Energy for customized quotes.

To find the best commercial electricity rates, you need to compare prices from competing energy companies. ComparePower bridges the gap between your business and energy companies by inviting various energy providers to compete for your business in a sealed bid process.

You submit your information once and the providers will present their bids. You to choose the cheapest price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click here to get competing quotes for your business electricity.

CPL Energy customer service & bill payment

CPL Energy provides customer service by phone at 1-866-322-5563. The customer support team can also be reached at WTUCPLRetailEnergy@directenergy.com.

CPL Energy accepts bill payments by phone at 1-844-292-6128. Customers can also pay their bills or seek assistance through online accounts maintained by the company.

CPL Energy reviews

Looking for ratings and reviews for CPL Energy?

Several companies rate electricity providers. ComparePower does not include customer reviews as they are generally biased or easy to manipulate and skew one way or the other (positive or negative).

Often, a review is requested a mere few days after enrolling in a new energy plan, which may not be an adequate amount of time for a customer to experience the product or service.

Many customers who take the time to leave feedback typically do so as an effort to resolve a problem and are using negative feedback as a forum to draw attention to their issue.

Customers who leave positive reviews are generally incentivized to do so and therefore tend to be biased.

So what are we left with? There are a few long-standing customer review portals that attempt to remove bias. One of these is the Better Business Bureau and the other is the Public Utility Commision of Texas.

Read customer reviews and ratings about CPL Energy on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website.
Read customer complaints about CPL Energy on the Public Utility Commission of Texas website.

Texas energy companies

Are you trying to find an excellent electricity company in Texas?

Instantly enroll for service with great electricity providers such as TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain and more.

Click on the provider of your choice to view rates, learn more, or sign up.

Energy Companies	Phone Number
4Change Energy	855-550-6663
Champion Energy	877-653-5090
Direct Energy	855-307-6915
First Choice Power	888-458-6877
Green Mountain	844-854-2257
Reliant	855-887-2194
Frontier Utilities	866-763-5084
Cirro Energy	844-417-7179
Constellation	855-798-2889
Gexa Energy	855-639-8210
TXU Energy	866-603-1533
Payless Power	855-854-8490
Pulse Power	855-652-1045

Electricity rates by popular cities in Texas

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Electricity rates by utility service areas in Texas

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