What to Know When Switching Texas Electricity Providers

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You have the power to choose your energy provider in Texas’s deregulated electricity market. SaveOnEnergy is a great place to research Texas electricity companies, compare prices, read provider reviews, and sign up for a plan in minutes.

The free SaveOnEnergy marketplace makes it easy for you to switch electricity companies in Texas. Want to know how to avoid early termination fees (ETFs) and locate a cheap energy plan? Keep reading to learn more.

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Tips for switching your Texas electric service

These tips can help you prepare for a smooth switch between electric providers or plans.

• Check your renewal rate. Many residents choose to switch energy providers in Texas because their renewal rates are higher than the rate they signed up for. Providers sometimes draw in new customers by offering low starting rates but don’t always offer the same rates for continuing service. If you want to switch to a better rate, find competitive providers by using the SaveOnEnergy marketplace.
• Check the fine print.Ensure you understand your new rate and read the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) before signing up for a plan. Be on the lookout for tiered-rate structures, where you might notice an increase in electricity rates if you go over or under a certain amount of usage per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
• Shop early. With SaveOnEnergy, you can sign up for a plan today and delay the start of your service for up to 90 days. You can find a cheap rate and keep your contract until it expires to avoid paying an ETF.
• Skip the ETFs.You can switch providers without paying an ETF if your contract expires in 14 days or less. If you are moving to a new home and need to switch to a new Texas provider, you will not incur an ETF even if your contract did not end. Remember to submit proof of a change of address to your current provider.
• Don’t cancel with your old provider. Once you sign up for a plan with a new provider, you don’t have to cancel service with your current one. Your new energy provider will take care of that.
• Cancel your switch. If you change your mind about switching providers, you can cancel within three days of receiving your Terms of Service (TOS) agreement without paying a termination fee. This rule applies to TOS agreements received online or in the mail.

How to switch electricity providers with SaveOnEnergy

SaveOnEnergy offers tools to ensure your change to a new provider is seamless. Here’s how to switch electric companies today:

• Enter your ZIP code. We’ll show you a list of available providers and energy plans in your area. If you are switching providers due to a change of address, enter the ZIP code of your new home to ensure you are browsing providers that operate in the correct service area.
• Compare providers, rates, and plans. Our marketplace is free to use and makes it easy to compare providers near you. Once you provide your ZIP code, you can filter your options by provider, contract length, green energy plans, and more. While you compare, note whether providers offer a satisfaction guarantee. These guarantees usually allow you to switch to another plan within a set time if you don’t like your new one.
• Make the switch in minutes. We can walk you through the switching process once you decide on a provider and plan. We’ll ask some basic questions and help you sign up for the new plan. Your new provider will handle the service transition on your chosen start date. If you have questions or want to discuss the details of your switch, call the number on your screen to speak with our energy experts.

Why SaveOnEnergy?

The ability to choose an energy provider can be challenging. There are many options to consider, and the terms of different contracts sometimes take time to comprehend. At SaveOnEnergy, we help simplify the process into a few basic steps. An array of trusted Texas  energy providers can be found on our marketplace, so you can be confident you’re shopping for a reliable electricity plan. Some of our most popular providers include TXU Energy, Reliant Energy, and Gexa Energy.

Start comparing prices, read potential plan terms, and switch energy providers — all in one place. Enter your ZIP code to discover providers and current energy rates today.