About TXU Energy
TXU Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Texas. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, its roots lie in the 2002 deregulation of the Texas energy market. However, TXU traces its origins back much further, having begun as the Dallas Electric Lighting Company in 1882 to bring electricity to the Lone Star State. Vistra Energy is TXU’s parent company, which also owns energy providers TriEagle Energy, Luminant, Dynegy, Homefield Energy, Ambit Energy, and others.
With more than 1.6 million residential and business customers across the Lone Star State, TXU leads the pack of Texas electricity companies. Customers can choose from a range of fixed- and variable-rate plans, including solar power options.
In a deregulated energy market like Texas, providers play a different role than utility companies that deliver electricity to homes. As an energy provider, TXU Energy is responsible for selling energy to customers, as well as billing and monitoring customer accounts. Utilities are responsible for maintaining the power grid and responding to power outages.
Read on to learn more about TXU, or enter your ZIP code to compare TXU Energy plans in your area and sign up today.
TXU Energy electricity rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
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| TXU Energy - Smart Edge 12 | 12 months | $0.149 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Smart Edge 24 | 24 months | $0.159 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Solar Value 12 | 12 months | $0.169 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Simple Rate 12 | 12 months | $0.182 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Texas Choice 12 | 12 months | $0.186 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Free Nights & Solar Days 12 (8 pm) | 12 months | $0.189 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Flex Rewards | 1 month | $0.189 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Free Nights & Solar Days 24 (8 pm) | 24 months | $0.192 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Solar Club 12 | 12 months | $0.195 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Texas Choice 24 | 24 months | $0.196 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Smart Deal 12 | 12 months | $0.198 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Smart Deal 24 | 24 months | $0.205 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Smart Deal 36 | 36 months | $0.210 / kWh |
| TXU Energy - Solar Saver 12 | 12 months | $0.210 / kWh |
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 3/14/2025, 10:46:10 PM CDT for ZIP Code 75001. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.
TXU Energy electricity plans
TXU Energy offers more than a dozen different electricity plans to choose from. To find the TXU Energy cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in your area, submit your ZIP code on this page. Here are a few of the provider’s most popular plans (but keep in mind that availability and pricing vary by location).
Smart Edge 12 and 24
These TXU Energy plans offer a fixed electricity rate for 12 or 24 months. Both plans include a $30 bill credit if you use more than 800 kWh of electricity in a month. The 12-month plan charges an early termination fee (ETF) of $150 if you end service before the contract expires, while the 24-month plan charges $295.
Texas Choice 12 and 24
TXU Energy’s Texas Choice 12 and 24 are also fixed-rate energy plans with 12- and 24-month contracts. Customers who purchase these plans will receive a bonus of 3% cash back each year. Both include 25% green energy. As with the Smart Edge plans, you’ll pay an ETF of $150 or $295 if you terminate your contract early.
Smart Deal 12, 24, and 36
TXU’s Smart Deal plans are fixed-rate plans available in one-, two-, and three-year contracts. The TXU rates per kWh vary by location, but customers using more than 1,200 kWh monthly will receive a $30 bill credit. ETFs for these plans are $150, $295, and $395, respectively.
Solar Value 12
TXU’s Solar Value plan is a 12-month fixed-rate plan, similar in structure to the Smart Edge plans. Customers who use more than 800 kWh monthly will receive a $30 bill credit. The ETF for this plan is $150, but there is no charge if you move out of the service area. This plan is sourced from 25% renewable energy.
Flex Rewards
TXU Energy’s Flex Rewards is a monthly, variable-rate plan with no set contract period. If you choose this plan, you’ll earn 3% cash back every year, which you’ll receive in the TXU app and use for credits toward your energy bills. There’s no ETF, which means you can cancel anytime. Keep in mind that your rates may change frequently with a variable-rate plan.
TXU Energy reviews
| Overall SaveOnEnergy score | 4.8/5 |
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| Customer service | 4.9/5 |
| Online accessibility | 4.3/5 |
| Plan options | 5/5 |
SaveOnEnergy has 20 years of experience working with various top-tier providers in deregulated markets. Because there are dozens of providers, hundreds of plans, and constantly changing rates, our reviews are not based on first-hand experience. We encourage customers to do their own research, compare multiple plans, and consider their individual priorities when choosing which provider is the best fit for them.
(Ratings updated 12/19/2024)
Services offered by TXU Energy
TXU Energy for residential customers
TXU Energy offers a variety of residential electricity plans. Its fixed-rate plans (available in 12- to 36-month term lengths) could be good options if you want a stable long-term energy price. Alternatively, the provider offers variable-rate plans, which are month-to-month agreements that don’t include a cancellation fee. The TXU rate on a variable-rate plan changes in line with the wholesale energy price. TXU also offers plans with perks like free nights or weekends and solar savings.
TXU Energy for business customers
If you own or operate a business in Texas, you also have the option to choose a TXU electricity plan. The provider offers commercial energy plans for businesses of all sizes, and its online tools help you track your energy usage. All plans come with a 60-day satisfaction guarantee.
Green energy options with TXU Energy
Like all other electricity plans in Texas, every plan sold by TXU Energy includes a portion of energy from green sources, such as solar and wind power. Some contain a small percentage, while others are 100% green. Even if you don’t have an entirely green plan, TXU Energy allows you to “turn your plan green” with its “GreenUp” add-on.
Other TXU Energy initiatives
- Home protection plans: TXU Energy customers can add home warranty services to their electricity plans for a monthly fee. Options include HVAC protection, plumbing services, surge protection, and more.
- Free Pass and Free Nights and Solar Days: These unique plans offer ways for customers to save money by relying on solar power and earning plan discounts during certain times.
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging: Designed for customers with electric vehicles, TXU’s Free EV Miles 12 plan provides 100% off electric vehicle charging between 7 p.m. and 12:59 p.m.
- Community involvement: TXU supports its local community. The TXU Energy Aid program helps customers in need in Texas pay for electricity. The company also runs a tree-planting program called Trees Across Texas.
TXU Energy service areas
TXU Energy operates across Texas, selling energy plans in the following utility service areas:
SaveOnEnergy’s tips for easy electricity service setup
- Read your plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) before signing up. It contains important information, including:
- Price per kilowatt-hour based on usage
- Percentage renewable energy sourcing
- Early termination fees
- Enjoy hassle-free supplier setup. Once your order has been confirmed, your new supplier will set up service with your utility or transmission and distribution service provider (TDSP) — but don’t worry, there shouldn’t be any interruption to your power during the switch.
- Understand your electricity bill. Your local TDSP will deliver electricity and maintain electric infrastructure, including meters and power lines. Your utility fees can be found as TDU or TDSP charges on your monthly bill. They are independent of your supplier rate.
How to move or transfer service with TXU Energy
If you’re planning a move, TXU makes it easy to transfer your service. Notifying your provider two weeks ahead of time is customary. However, TXU even offers same-day service transfer if needed. Provide your new address, and the company will take care of the rest to move your service.
TXU Energy electric rates in your area
Because of varying utility transmission fees, energy prices are location-dependent and change from city to city. Your rates may differ from those for someone in a nearby town, making it important to search for electricity rates in your area.
SaveOnEnergy helps you find the best electricity rates near you from TXU and other top energy providers. Enter your ZIP code to find current plans and pricing in your area.
