Companies that have left the Texas Electricity Market
Inactive or Closed Electricity Companies
Abacus Energy
Abacus Energy Ceased operations in the Texas Market in February 2011, selling it's book of customers to Our Energy.
Apna Energy
APNA Energy ceased operations in Texas in 2014. APNA's customers were acquired by NRG in May 2014
Energy Texas
Founded in Houston in 2021 by several Texas retail electric market veterans, Energy Texas focuses on Texas-sourced renewable energy and a customer-first experience.
Energy Texas' customers were acquired in 2024 by Discount Power, and their brand was acquired by Rhythm Energy.
First Choice Power
First Choice Power, a Texas electricity retailer, was founded in 2001 following deregulation of the state's energy market. It was initially owned by PNM Resources before being acquired by Direct Energy in 2011.
In November 2023, First Choice Power each filed to relinquish their Texas retail electric provider certificate
Entrust Energy
Entrust Energy was a retail electricity provider based in Texas, founded in 2010. The company offered electricity plans to residential and commercial customers across deregulated markets in Texas and other states. In 2021, Entrust Energy ceased operations due to financial difficulties stemming from the February 2021 Texas power crisis. Rythm Energy acquired 50000 Texas electric customers from Entrust Energy and Power of Texas in February 2021.
Pioneer Energy
Founded in 2013, acquired in 2017 by NRG Energy, Pioneer Energy's customers were serviced by Cirro Energy until the completion of their contracts.
Summer Energy
In June 2024 NRG Energy, acquired the Texas customer accounts of Summer Energy. Summer Energy's former texas residential customers are being served under the Discount Power brand.
Viridian Energy
Viridian Energy, founded in 2009, offered green energy plans to customers. In 2018, Viridian was acquired by Crius Energy Trust. Subsequently, in July 2019, Viridian became part of Vistra Energy when Vistra acquired Crius Energy Trust.
Years Active
2009-2019
Market Status
Acquired
Customers acquired By
Vistra Energy
WTU Retail Energy
WTU Retail Energy was originally part of West Texas Utilities. In 2002, it was acquired by American Electric Power (AEP) during Texas's energy market deregulation. In 2011, AEP sold WTU Retail Energy to Direct Energy, which is now part of NRG/Reliant
YEP Energy
YEP Energy Operated from 2001 to 2024, when its book of customers was acquired by NRG/Reliant
Texpo Energy
Texpo Energy Operated from 2001 to 2024, when its book of customers was acquired by NRG/Reliant
Texan Energy
Texan Energy was acquired by NRG/Reliant in March 2020, then ceased operations in March 2021.
Plans for Customers of Closed Electricity Companies
Looking for one of the listed former Retail Electricity Providers? We have a great selection of the top Electricity Companies in Texas!
Houston - Centerpoint Service Area Plans
| Company | Term | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy | 36/months | 10.1¢/kWh |
| APG&E | 14/months | 10.4¢/kWh |
| Frontier Utilities | 12/months | 10.6¢/kWh |
| 4Change Energy | 12/months | 10.7¢/kWh |
| Express Energy | 12/months | 10.7¢/kWh |
| Gexa Energy | 24/months | 10.7¢/kWh |
| Discount Power | 24/months | 10.9¢/kWh |
| TriEagle Energy | 36/months | 13.5¢/kWh |
| Veteran Energy | 36/months | 13.7¢/kWh |
| Constellation | 24/months | 14.2¢/kWh |
Dallas - Oncor Service Area Plans
| Company | Term | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy | 36/months | 10.6¢/kWh |
| Frontier Utilities | 12/months | 10.9¢/kWh |
| APG&E | 14/months | 10.9¢/kWh |
| 4Change Energy | 24/months | 11.0¢/kWh |
| Express Energy | 12/months | 11.0¢/kWh |
| Gexa Energy | 24/months | 11.0¢/kWh |
| Discount Power | 12/months | 11.4¢/kWh |
| Veteran Energy | 36/months | 13.8¢/kWh |
| TriEagle Energy | 36/months | 13.9¢/kWh |
| Reliant | 24/months | 13.9¢/kWh |
Lubbock - LPL Service Area Plans
| Company | Term | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy | 36/months | 12.5¢/kWh |
| Frontier Utilities | 12/months | 12.5¢/kWh |
| Gexa Energy | 12/months | 12.6¢/kWh |
| 4Change Energy | 12/months | 12.7¢/kWh |
| APG&E | 14/months | 13.0¢/kWh |
| Reliant | 12/months | 16.9¢/kWh |
| TXU Energy | 1/months | 17.5¢/kWh |
| Think Energy | 12/months | 18.1¢/kWh |
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Electricity Companies
The REP is the 'electric company' you interact with. These retailers provide enrollment, billing, and customer service functions to electricity consumers.
They purchase electricity on the wholesale market and sell it to commercial and residential users.
When a REP is acquired, one of three things occurs.
- The new brand becomes one of a library of brands within the acquiring company. In this case the near-term customer experience remains the same.
- The customers are transferred to a new REP. The rate and contract should remain the same, while the account, billing, and customer service changes.
- Customers fall to the Provider of Last Resort POLR. In this case the REP goes out of business with customers who need electricity, and in accordance with ERCOT rules they are assigned to a new REP.
Typically contracts stay in place for the remaining term, after which they are free to change electricity companies..
For a variety of reasons. Usually a company is bought by another, and the aquiring company merges the new customers with their existing customer base. Or an energy company who owns multiple brands may decide to reduce their number of brands and combine customer bases.