About CPL Retail Energy Electricity Service

Central Power & Light was the incumbent electricity provider for areas of central Texas for 75 years until Texas electricity deregulated in 2002. American Electric Power (AEP) then sold the retail electric part of their business to Direct Energy, who has been operating in that region of Texas as CPL Retail Energy ever since.

Direct Energy is the largest competitive retailer of energy and related services in North America. With operations across Canada, Texas and the north-eastern United States, Direct Energy delivers $8 billion of energy and related services to over five million residential and commercial customers. They operate generation assets, as well as retail electricity services in multiple states across the US.

Electricity in the CPL Retail Energy Area

Frequently Asked Questions About CPL Retail Energy

Here we have some answers to frequently asked questions about CPL Retail Energy.

What if I'm interested in buying CPL Retail Energy's energy plans?

We currently do not offer any CPL Retail Energy plans at this time.

Other popular plans you can try instead are Constellation's 12 Month Usage Bill Credit starting at 16.9¢/kWh or Constellation's starting at 0¢/kWh just to name a few!

What companies are similar to CPL Retail Energy?

Some companies that are like CPL Retail Energy in price range and user ratings are Constellation and Constellation.

Here is an overview of these two:

Constellation:

  • Average Plan Rate: 14.7¢/kWh
  • Plan Types: Bill Credit, Fixed Rate, Tiered Rate
  • Cheapest 12 Month Fixed: 12 Month (No Min Usage Fee) 18.9¢/kWh
  • Cheapest 24 Month Fixed: -
  • Average User Rating: 3.4/5.0

Constellation:

  • Average Plan Rate: 14.7¢/kWh
  • Plan Types: Bill Credit, Fixed Rate, Tiered Rate
  • Cheapest 12 Month Plan Fixed: 12 Month (No Min Usage Fee) 18.9¢/kWh
  • Cheapest 24 Month Plan Fixed: -
  • Average User Rating: 0/5.0


Is CPL Retail Energy good?

CPL Retail Energy has a customer rating of 1.5/5.0 stars (this is out of 52 reviews). This score is calculated by averaging the total number of reviews in our website.

What are some good companies in my area?

In , Texas there is:

  1. 4Change Energy 4/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 18.5¢/kWh.
  2. Energy Texas 3.9/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 14.2¢/kWh.
  3. Chariot Energy 3.6/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 22.1¢/kWh.
  4. Constellation 3.4/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 19.6¢/kWh.
  5. Champion Energy Services 3.3/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 14.9¢/kWh.
  6. Veteran Energy 2.7/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 18.6¢/kWh.
  7. TriEagle Energy 2.5/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 16.8¢/kWh.


What are some cheap electricity plans in my area?

The most affordable electricity plans in , Texas are:

  1. Frontier Saver Plus 12 for 12 months starting at 13.8¢/kWh.
  2. Simply Bright 6 for 6 months starting at 13.9¢/kWh.
  3. 36 Inflation Fix for 36 months starting at 14.1¢/kWh.
  4. Simply Bright 36 for 36 months starting at 14.5¢/kWh.
  5. Bigger Than Texas 24 for 24 months starting at 14.6¢/kWh.


How much do electricity plans cost per month?

The monthly bill will vary by season (with the winter and summer seasons being the more expensive periods) and the size of your home. In 2022 in , Texas, the average electricity plan rate is 0¢/kWh. On average, that means

  • A small home will use around 500kWh of energy times 0¢/kWh totalling $0 per month.
  • An average-sized home will use around 1000kWh of power times 0¢/kWh totalling $0 per month.
  • A large home will use around 2000kWh of power times 0¢/kWh totalling $0 per month.

You can price electricity plans in your area here.

If You're Looking for CPL Retail Energy

CPL Retail Energy is not currently available on TexasElectricityRatings.com. If you are shopping for residentail electricity in Texas, these are our recommended plans. Alternatively you can browse all of our Texas electricity plans.

Best Value
36 Inflation Fix
  • 14.1¢/kWh
    at 1,000kWh
  • $129/mo.
    est. avg. bill
    Based on a yearly usage curve averaging 1,000 kWh per month
  • 36 month
  • Fixed Rate
  • Renewable
Best 24 Month Plan
Champ Saver-24
  • 15.1¢/kWh
    at 1,000kWh
  • $139/mo.
    est. avg. bill
    Based on a yearly usage curve averaging 1,000 kWh per month
  • 24 month
  • Fixed Rate
  • Non-Renewable
Best Month-to-Month Plan
Flex Forward
  • 21.2¢/kWh
    at 1,000kWh
  • $212/mo.
    est. avg. bill
    Based on a yearly usage curve averaging 1,000 kWh per month
  • 1 month
  • Variable Rate
  • Non-Renewable
Best 12 Month Plan
Come & Take It 12
  • 14.9¢/kWh
    at 1,000kWh
  • $137/mo.
    est. avg. bill
    Based on a yearly usage curve averaging 1,000 kWh per month
  • 12 month
  • Fixed Rate
  • Renewable

How do I get the Cheapest CPL Retail Energy Rate?

There are four basic steps

  1. Understand your usage
  2. Know your credit rating
  3. Understand TDSP (Local Utility) Fees
  4. Understand The EFL (Electricity Facts Label)

We've created a step by step guide to help you get the cheapest electricity rate. Plus we've built tools to help analyze your rate. Or you can use our Bill Calculator tool.

CPL Retail Energy doesn't sell electricity on TexasElectricityRatings.com, instead compare the cheapest electricty plans from the best electricity companies in Texas.

CPL Retail Energy Rates for Houston

Company & Plan Term Rate
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Super Value 24 24 13.7¢
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Deluxe 24 24 13.7¢
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 24 24 13.8¢
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 12 13.8¢
Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 12 13.8¢

Houston - Centerpoint Electricity prices as of 12-07-2022. Compare Houston Electricity Rates.

CPL Retail Energy Rates for Dallas

Company & Plan Term Rate
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Super Value 24 24 12.1¢
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Deluxe 24 24 12.1¢
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 24 24 12.2¢
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 12 12.2¢
Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 12 12.2¢

Dallas - Oncor Electricity prices as of 12-07-2022. Compare Dallas Electricity Rates.

CPL Retail Energy Rates for Abilene

Company & Plan Term Rate
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Super Value 24 24 10.8¢
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Deluxe 24 24 10.8¢
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 24 24 10.9¢
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 12 12 12.0¢
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 12 12.0¢

Abilene - AEP North Electricity prices as of 12-07-2022. Compare Abilene Electricity Rates.

CPL Retail Energy Rates for Corpus Christi

Company & Plan Term Rate
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Super Value 24 24 13.1¢
Gexa Energy - Gexa Saver Deluxe 24 24 13.1¢
4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 24 24 13.2¢
Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 12 13.2¢
Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 12 13.2¢

Corpus Christi - AEP Central Electricity prices as of 12-07-2022. Compare Corpus Christi Electricity Rates.

News Articles About CPL Retail Energy

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About Direct Energy -- Direct Energy was founded in Toronto as a competitive energy retailer in 1986. In 2000, the company was acquired by the British multinational energy and services company, Centrica. In 2010, Direct Energy acquired Clockwork Home Services and its three brands: One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and Mister Sparky (electrical services). As a result, Direct Energy is now the largest energy and home services retailer in North America. The company has grown to roughly 4,000 employees serving over 4 million customers in North America, including 10 Canadian provinces and all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Direct Energy Brands in Texas

Direct Energy provides retail electricity and natural gas services in 15 states. Texas is by far one of Direct Energy's most important markets. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Direct Energy operates several retail electricity brands that include Direct Energy and First Choice Power. In South Texas, Direct Energy operates as CPL Retail Energy and CPL Business. In West Texas, Direct Energy operates as WTU Retail Energy and WTU Business. Direct Energy purchased Bounce Energy and First Choice Energy in 2013. Direct Energy retired the Bounce Energy brand in September, 2019 and transferred those customers to Direct Energy. Meanwhile, First Choice Energy is still active in Texas. In May, 2019, Direct Energy completed the $300 million sale of Clockwork Home Services and certain of its affiliates to Authority Brands. Currently, Direct Energy's subsidiary, Home Warranty of America, provides home warrantee and service plans that utilizes local repair providers. Learn more about Direct Energy

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