Summer Energy

Whether new to Texas, a long-time resident, or a business owner, this guide provides useful information on Summer 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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Summer Energy electric choice in Texas

Due to the deregulated energy market in Texas, you have never had more leverage to choose the electricity plan that is right for your budget. Companies are now competing for your business and offering affordable rates. Before you decide to sign up for a Summer Energy plan, you should examine your options and determine what meets your needs.

ComparePower works to do just that as a free service that has been helping customers since 2009. You are now able to place plans side by side without having to worry about hidden fees that were not disclosed by sales representatives. ComparePower helps you find the best plan through an easy-to-use comparison process.

While you would normally spend hours filling in spreadsheets and keeping track of calculations, ComparePower does the hard work for you. All you have to do is follow their lead and you will find the best rates for your household today.

Compare Summer Energy rates with competing Texas energy plans

Summer Energy is a Houston-based retail electricity provider founded in 2005. The company provides services for customers in Texas, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Summer Energy serves customers in major cities including Dallas, Houston, and Corpus Christi.

Summer 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
Constellation - 12 Month GREEN (No Min Usage Fee)	12 months	$0.177 / kWh
Constellation - 12Mo Usage Bill Credit + A/C Protection for 2 Units and HVAC Monitoring	12 months	$0.159 / kWh
Constellation - 12 Month (No Min Usage Fee)	12 months	$0.173 / kWh
Constellation - 12 Month Usage Bill Credit	12 months	$0.159 / kWh
4Change Energy - Cash Money 12	12 months	$0.137 / kWh
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 12	12 months	$0.111 / kWh
4Change Energy - One Rate 12	12 months	$0.151 / kWh
4Change Energy - Power Maxx Saver 12	12 months	$0.175 / kWh
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 24	24 months	$0.111 / kWh
4Change Energy - One Rate 24	24 months	$0.147 / kWh
4Change Energy - Power Maxx Saver 24	24 months	$0.170 / kWh
4Change Energy - Smart Thermostat 24	24 months	$0.137 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Frontier NHF 12+	12 months	$0.159 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Max 12	12 months	$0.203 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12	12 months	$0.111 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Value 12	12 months	$0.189 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12	12 months	$0.206 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Lite 12	12 months	$0.191 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12	12 months	$0.111 / kWh
Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Premium 12	12 months	$0.204 / kWh
Green Mountain - Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Preferred	24 months	$0.158 / kWh
Discount Power - Wise Buy Basic 24 Online	24 months	$0.147 / kWh
Reliant - Reliant Basic Power 12 plan	12 months	$0.162 / kWh
Reliant - Reliant Conservation 12 plan	12 months	$0.165 / kWh
Reliant - Reliant Power Savings 12 plan	12 months	$0.145 / 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 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
Cirro Energy - Smart Value 24	24 months	$0.129 / kWh
Cirro Energy - Smart Simple 24 Online	24 months	$0.153 / kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter 12	12 months	$0.200 / kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter 1K+ 24	24 months	$0.162 / kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter Lite 24	24 months	$0.149 / kWh
Direct Energy - Twelve Hour Power 12	12 months	$0.206 / kWh
Payless Power - Rate Lock 6	6 months	$0.182 / kWh
Payless Power - Rate Lock 12	12 months	$0.183 / kWh
TXU Energy - TXU Energy Flex Forward	1 months	$0.183 / kWh
TXU Energy - TXU Energy Clear Deal 12	12 months	$0.139 / kWh
TXU Energy - TXU Energy Saver's Discount 12	12 months	$0.186 / kWh
TXU Energy - TXU Energy Simple Rate 12	12 months	$0.177 / kWh
TXU Energy - TXU Energy Clear Deal 24	24 months	$0.149 / kWh
TXU Energy - TXU Energy Saver's Discount 24	24 months	$0.198 / kWh
TXU Energy - TXU Energy Season Pass 12	12 months	$0.175 / kWh
TXU Energy - TXU Energy Solar Saver 12	12 months	$0.198 / kWh
TXU Energy - TXU Energy Solar Value 12	12 months	$0.149 / kWh
TXU Energy - TXU Energy Free Nights & Solar Days 12 (8 p.m.)	12 months	$0.179 / kWh
Flagship Power - Galleon1000 12	12 months	$0.129 / kWh
Flagship Power - Galleon2000 12	12 months	$0.230 / kWh
Flagship Power - Schooner 12	12 months	$0.169 / kWh
Flagship Power - Schooner 24	24 months	$0.167 / kWh
Flagship Power - Galleon1000 36	36 months	$0.126 / kWh
Flagship Power - Galleon2000 36	36 months	$0.227 / kWh
Flagship Power - Schooner 36	36 months	$0.165 / kWh
Flagship Power - Cruiser 12	12 months	$0.169 / kWh
Flagship Power - Weekender 12	12 months	$0.169 / kWh
Flagship Power - Cruiser 24	24 months	$0.167 / kWh
Flagship Power - Weekender 24	24 months	$0.167 / kWh
Flagship Power - Cruiser 36	36 months	$0.166 / kWh
Flagship Power - Weekender 36	36 months	$0.166 / kWh
Flagship Power - Windsurfer 12	12 months	$0.173 / kWh
Flagship Power - Windsurfer 24	24 months	$0.172 / kWh
Flagship Power - Windsurfer 36	36 months	$0.170 / kWh

These live rates for ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY service area were updated on September 27, 2023 at 4:15 pm 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 Summer 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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Summer Energy residential plans

Summer Energy offers fixed-cost and standard energy plans to its customers. The company’s fixed-cost products offer a steady monthly rate no matter the customer’s usage. Summer Energy sets a limit on monthly energy usage in exchange for the fixed rate. If a customer exceeds the monthly usage limit, Summer Energy charges a fee that is included in the next month’s bill.

Standard energy plans offered through Summer Energy are available in three, six, nine, and 12-month plans. The company also offers a month-to-month energy plan for short-term residents. The month-to-month plan features a higher per kilowatt hour rate and base charge in exchange for flexibility. As the contract length increases, a customer receives a lower rate and base charge.

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.

Summer Energy commercial plans

Commercial customers must fill out the company’s online form or contact by phone to access plan information. Summer Energy’s customer service team uses a company’s size, past energy usage, and budget to determine plan options. A letter of authorization for Summer Energy to review a prospective client’s historical usage data is available on the Commercial Sign Up page.

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.

Summer Energy customer service

Summer Energy encourages customers to contact the service line to resolve billing and account issues. The company does not handle service calls, which means customers should contact their utility provider. Summer Energy’s customer care center is open 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Central Monday through Friday and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Central on Saturday.

Summer Energy also features separate emails for sales, customer service, and after-hours questions on its Contact page. Customers who want to reach out with less pressing issues can contact Summer Energy through their Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Summer Energy payment

Customers of Summer Energy have multiple payment options available after they receive their bills. The conventional methods of payment include returning paper bills by mail or calling the customer service line at 888-594-9299. Account holders can pay their bills using these methods by bank account or credit card.

Summer Energy’s website includes an Easy Pay link that simplifies the payment process. Easy Pay allows a customer to enter their account number and zip code. The resulting page allows for credit card or debit card payment, bypassing delays due to mail or being stuck on hold.

Summer Energy also partners with Ace Cash Express to facilitate in-person payments. At an Ace Cash Express location, a customer need only provide their account number and phone number to facilitate payment. Summer Energy notes that disconnection or reconnection payments should be made through the company rather than a third-party company.

Summer Energy reviews

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

The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA) gave Summer Energy its Supplier of the Year award for 2017. TEPA named Summer Energy based on voting by energy brokers and consultants familiar with the company’s customer service reputation. The company was a finalist for the same award in 2016.

Texas energy companies

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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

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