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Texas · ERCOT · Switch
How to switch electricity providers in Texas
Switching only changes the retail company that bills your energy — your delivery utility keeps owning the lines, reading the meter, and restoring outages.
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ERCOT market
Switching is easier than it sounds
In the competitive ERCOT market you can switch retail electric providers (REPs) freely. The delivery utility — Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas, TNMP, or LP&L — keeps delivering your power over the same lines, so a switch never means new wires, a new meter, or a service interruption. You simply pick a new plan and a start date; the new provider handles enrollment and the change typically shows up within one to two billing cycles.
ImportantCheck your current plan for a cancellation or early termination fee before you switch. Many month-to-month plans have none; fixed-term contracts sometimes do. We can help you compare the math.
How it works
How to switch electricity providers
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Compare new plans
Compare fixed and variable plans by your actual usage — not just the headline rate per kWh.
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Choose a switch date
Pick a start date at the end of your current term and the new provider enrolls you. No interruption.
Benefits
Why switch your provider?
Lower your rate
Promo rates and better terms are often available to new customers. Switching can lower your monthly bill.
No service change
Your power continues over the same delivery system. Only the retailer and supply rate change.
Better plan fit
Move from a variable to a fixed rate, or pick a plan that matches how much power you actually use.
Free advisor help
We review your current plan and compare options at no cost to you.
Compare with confidence
Starting service, moving, or switching? We’ll help
Share your ZIP and whether you need new service, a transfer, or a provider switch. A licensed advisor compares ERCOT retail plans for your TDSP territory — free, no obligation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch electricity providers in Texas?
Yes. Most of Texas runs on the competitive ERCOT market, where you are free to choose and switch between licensed retail electric providers.
Will my power go out when I switch?
No. Your delivery utility keeps supplying power through the same lines and meter. Switching is a billing and enrollment change, not an infrastructure change.
How long does switching take?
Most switches take effect within one to two billing cycles after enrollment. Your new provider can confirm the exact date.
Are there early termination fees?
It depends on your plan. Many month-to-month plans have no cancellation fee; fixed-term contracts may charge one. Check your bill or call us and we will help you compare.
Can I switch if I am on a fixed-rate plan?
Yes, but your current contract may have an early termination fee. If the savings from switching outweigh the fee, it can still be worthwhile.
What is a TDSP, and who is mine in Texas?
A TDSP (Transmission and Distribution Service Provider) is the regulated utility that owns the poles, wires and meters, reads your meter and restores power after an outage. It does not sell you an electricity plan and its delivery charges are the same whichever retail provider you choose. Your TDSP depends on your service address — in some areas more than one utility serves the same city — so confirm it by ZIP code or call us for a free check.
What is a retail electric provider (REP)?
A retail electric provider (REP) is the licensed company that sells you the electricity itself: it sets the rate per kWh, the contract term and the fees on your plan, and it bills you. In the ERCOT market you can shop and switch between REPs freely, while your TDSP keeps delivering the power, so switching never means new wires, a new meter or a service interruption.
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