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Reliant Energy Plans & Rates
Learn about Reliant Energy in Texas and how to get the right electricity plan for your home or business.
Whether you are new to Texas or a long-time resident, this guide has Reliant Energy special offers, up-to-date electricity rates in Texas, helpful information about Reliant, and guidance on how to find the right energy rate for your home.
Are you looking for business electricity? Get an instant quote here.
Ready to enroll? Call Reliant directly at 844-637-5408
Reliant Energy Rates
8 Texas Electric Rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Reliant - Reliant Basic Power 12 plan | 12 months | $0.162 / kWh |
| Reliant - Reliant Conservation 12 plan | 12 months | $0.165 / kWh |
| Reliant - Reliant Basic Power 24 plan | 24 months | $0.158 / kWh |
| Reliant - Reliant Conservation 24 plan | 24 months | $0.155 / kWh |
| Reliant - Reliant Power Savings 12 plan | 12 months | $0.145 / kWh |
| Reliant - Reliant Power Savings 24 plan | 24 months | $0.135 / kWh |
| Reliant - Reliant Truly Free Weekends 100% Solar 12 plan | 12 months | $0.172 / kWh |
| Reliant - Reliant Truly Free Nights 100% Solar 12 plan | 12 months | $0.178 / kWh |
These live rates for ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY service area were updated on . Pricing shown is based on an exact usage of 1000 kWh.
Is Reliant Right for You?
Picking the wrong plan without knowing your home’s energy usage can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars.
The #1 most important thing is to know your usage!
The key to avoiding overpaying is knowing your expected usage and comparing the 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, and 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 complex, and every plan differs?
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.
Learn how to switch energy providers and save with your home’s historical usage history.
Reliant Energy plans
Reliant has energy plans to fit your needs, whether moving into a new home or apartment, earning rewards, or lowering your electricity bill.
With Reliant Energy, you get access to tools that can help you save energy and manage your energy costs.
Electricity plans and services offered by Reliant include:
Reliant Truly Free Weekends
Enjoy free electricity every weekend from 8 p.m. Friday to midnight.
Reliant Truly Free Nights
Save at night with Truly Free electricity.
Secure Advantage 12 Plan
No frills, just a locked-in price.
Clear Flex 12 Plan
Enjoy the freedom of no contract or cancellation fee.
Fixed-Rate Electricity Plans
Price protection of a fixed rate.
Month-to-Month Electricity plans
No long-term contracts or cancellation fees.
Prepaid Plans
Use only as much energy as you need.
Renewable Energy Plans
Generated from 100% renewable sources.
Solar Plans
Homes with solar panels can earn and sell back bill credits for any excess electricity returned to the grid.
ePlans
Save money when you sign up for online conveniences.
Average Billing
Avoid seasonal bill spikes and make managing your monthly budget easier with average billing.
Pay-as-you-go
Pay-as-you-go electricity for customers with smart meters.
Reliant Energy services
- Online Account Management
- Make a Payment
- Enroll in Auto-Pay
- Move Your Service
- Change Your Plan
- Usage History
Reliant Customer Service
Reliant’s call center is recognized as one of the top 10 call centers in North America by the Benchmark Portal.
As the recipient of multiple excellence awards, Reliant provides an outstanding experience and digital innovation to its customers.
The following awards recognize Reliant’s dedication to outstanding customer satisfaction:
- Tempkin CX Excellence Award Winner
- MaritzCX Elite Award
- Dynatrace Digital Transformation Performance Award
Questions about your Reliant electricity account? Get 24/7 service and support.
Call Reliant Customer Service at 1-844-637-5408
Reliant billing and payment
Need to pay your bill? Reliant offers a variety of payment options to make your life easier.
Pay online anytime, day or night.
Pay with the Reliant app.
Pay by phone at 1-844-637-5408
Pay by regular mail: Reliant Energy Retail Services, Dept. 650475, 1501 North Plano Rd., Richardson, TX 75081
Pay in person at a convenient location near you.
Reliant Energy reviews
Are you looking for ratings and reviews for Reliant?
Several companies rate electricity providers. ComparePower does not include customer reviews because 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 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 is the Better Business Bureau, and the other is the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
- Read customer reviews and ratings about Reliant on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website.
- Read customer complaints about Reliant on the Public Utility Commission of Texas website.
Why choose Reliant?
Reliant offers affordable electricity plans across Texas for homes and businesses.
Are you looking for electricity rates in Texas? Reliant has you covered. As one of the largest retail electricity providers in the state, Reliant is the provider of choice for more than 1.5 million Texas residents.
A subsidiary of the parent company, NRG, Reliant offers a diverse selection of electricity plans coupled with tools designed to save time, such as automatic payments, and resources that keep customers informed, such as paperless billing and weekly usage summary emails.
Headquartered in Houston, Reliant supports causes important to the Texas community. Through the NRG Retail Charitable Foundation, Reliant invests back into the community via charitable donations to nonprofits across Texas.
Sign up for a Reliant energy plan today and experience why millions of Texans choose Reliant to power their homes and business.
Texas cities serviced by Reliant
Are you looking for a low electricity rate in your city? Reliant has great rates all over Texas. Find your city below and click to sign up for a low-cost electricity plan.
Don’t see your city on the list? Use the zip code finder to search for your new low rate in your city.
Reliant Energy Texas zip codes
Search for low electricity rates by zip code. Click on your zip code below to find competitive rates in your area.
Popular ZIP codes:
75001 75002 75006 75007 75009 75010 75011 75013 75015 75019 75020 75021 75022 75023 75024 75025 75028 75029 75032 75033 75034 75035 75038 75039 75040 75041 75042 75043 75044 75046 75048 75050 75051 75052 75054 75056 75057 75058 75060 75061
Reliant Energy Texas Utilities
Search low electricity rates by service area and local utility company. Click on your Texas Distribution Utility (TDU) below to compare electricity rates in your service area.
Reliant Energy alternatives
Did you know that over 60 energy providers in Texas can supply you with power?
The following list includes Texas’ top energy providers that offer similar or better energy services as Reliant.
| Energy Companies | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| 4Change Energy | 888-250-2215 |
| Amigo Energy | 866-993-4445 |
| Cirro Energy | 866-965-5660 |
| Constellation | 877-390-0411 |
| Direct Energy | 866-285-4447 |
| Discount Power | 866-996-1740 |
| Flagship Power | 866-747-7111 |
| Frontier Utilities | 866-280-3131 |
| Gexa Energy | 888-688-8460 |
| Green Mountain | 866-983-4770 |
| Just Energy | 866-985-2820 |
| New Power Texas | 888-316-0697 |
| Payless Power | 855-854-8490 |
| Pulse Power | 888-317-1431 |
| Reliant | 866-983-4620 |
| TXU Energy | 866-370-2440 |
| Tara Energy | 877-599-2580 |
Reliant Energy FAQ
How much does Reliant charge per kilowatt?
Reliant energy plan pricing in Texas varies by your usage. Find your best Reliant energy plan today or call Reliant at 1-844-637-5408 to enroll by phone.
Does Reliant Energy require a deposit?
Reliant may or may not require a deposit to start electricity service.
Whether you are required to pay a deposit depends on your credit score and utility payment history, among other factors.
ComparePower always has a no-deposit option for you.
Some providers on ComparePower may not require a deposit at all, so select your plan of choice and place an order. If you’re asked for a deposit we will instantly check all other providers to see if any deposit is required.
One order is all it takes to see your deposit requirements for all the providers saving you hours of time and frustration.
Does Reliant service my area?
Approximately 85% of Texas power consumers (those served by a company not owned by a municipality or a utility cooperative) can choose their electricity service from several retail electric providers (REPs), including Reliant.
Reliant services the Centerpoint, Oncor, Texas-New Mexico Power, and AEP Texas service areas. Visit ComparePower to enroll for electricity service with Reliant online, or call 1-844-637-5408 and enroll by phone.
Can you give me Reliant Energy?
Yes, enroll for a Reliant electricity plan online on ComparePower or call 1-844-637-5408 to enroll by phone.
Does Reliant have free nights and weekends?
Reliant has a ‘Free Weekends’ plan and a ‘Free Nights’ plan. Visit ComparePower or call 1-844-637-5408 and enroll in a Reliant Free Nights or Weekends plan by phone.
How do Reliant’s free weekends work?
If you shift your highest electricity usage to the weekends you can enjoy free electricity every weekend from 8 p.m. Friday to midnight—Monday with the Reliant Truly Free Weekends plan.
To start electricity service online, visit ComparePower.com or call Reliant at 1-844-637-5408 to enroll by phone.
How do I check the status of my power outage Reliant?
You can check the status or report a power outage by directly calling your Transmission & Distribution Utility (TDU) company. Your TDU maintains the power lines in your area and is in charge of fixing the issues related to your power outage.
How long does it take for Reliant to turn the power back on?
If your home has a smart meter it can take a few hours. However, it usually can take 24-48 hours to get your power on after a disconnection. Call Reliant at 844-637-5408.
Who has the cheapest electricity rates in Texas?
Understanding your monthly usage is the best way to shop for your cheapest electricity plan in Texas. The best plan for your neighbor may not necessarily be the best for your home.
And that is because prices and energy costs can vary based on usage, and not every household’s usage is the same.
Knowing approximately how much energy you use each month will help you determine the best electricity plan for your home. If you are switching providers you want to make an informed decision.
Look at your electricity bill or log into the online account manager of your current electricity provider to obtain usage month by month for the past year and use it to calculate the best plan on ComparePower.
If you are moving to a new home use our Electricity Usage Calculator to estimate your anticipated usage and shop by that usage.
Are NRG and Reliant the same?
Reliant is an NRG Energy subsidiary headquartered in Houston, TX. To enroll for Reliant Energy, visit ComparePower.com or call Reliant at 1-844-637-5408 and enroll by phone.
How do I pay my Reliant bill?
Need to pay your bill? Reliant Energy offers a variety of payment options to make your life easier. Pay online anytime, day or night.
Pay by phone call 844-637-5408. Pay by regular mail: Reliant Energy Retail Services, Dept. 650475, 1501 North Plano Rd., Richardson, TX 75081
Pay in person at a convenient location near you.
To set up electricity service: call Reliant at 1-844-637-5408 and enroll by phone.
Where can I pay my Reliant electric bill?
Reliant Energy offers a variety of payment options to make your life easier.
Pay online anytime, day or night. Pay by phone call 844-637-5408
Pay by regular mail: Reliant Energy Retail Services, Dept. 650475, 1501 North Plano Rd., Richardson, TX 75081. Pay in person at a convenient location.
To set up electricity service: call Reliant at 1-844-637-5408 and enroll by phone.
How can I get out of a Reliant contract?
You can cancel an electricity contract in Texas without the penalty of an early termination fee if you are moving out of your residence.
To do so, contact your electricity company and request that the service is canceled by a specific date. If you need to cancel a contract due to higher-than-anticipated prices, we recommend you visit ComparePower and use the historical usage calculator.
You may find a plan on ComparePower.com whereby even if you were to cancel and pay the termination fee, you would still save money in the long run with a new cheaper rate plan.
How many customers does Reliant Energy have?
Reliant Energy, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, is one of the largest Texas electricity providers serving over 1.5 million Texans.
Reliant annually provides over 23 million megawatts of power to residential and business customers. To enroll for Reliant Energy, visit ComparePower or call Reliant directly to enroll by phone at 844-637-5408.
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