What is Texas Electricity Choice?
Did you know you may be one of many in Texas that have the power to choose your electricity provider? Texas Electricity Choice, another way of saying Texas has a deregulated energy market, gives you that right.
Prior to 1995, one electric company managed the generation, transmission and distribution, and retail sales of your electricity. After deregulation, one company provides the transmission and distribution services (local wires company) and another provides the retail sales services (electricity provider).
Deregulation was designed to spark competition between companies so that consumers like yourself could benefit from lower electricity bills, alternative energy choices and innovative services. The Texas Public Utilities Commission (PUC) continues to monitor and regulate the delivery of electricity and ensure customers are protected.
Who has Electric Choice in Texas?
Most Texans have the power to choose their electricity provider; however in some areas competition is not available. The map below (provided by the Texas PUC) shows areas open to competition. If you have a question about whether you have the power to choose your electricity provider, enter your address to see which electric companies are available at your address.
Once you enter your address, you will have the power to choose your electricity provider from companies like:
