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12 Month Fixed Rate

15.8 ^¢ effective rate per kWh

Reliant Basic Power 12 plan

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Plan Details

Fixed Rate

Plan Type

12 Months

Locked Rate

$150

Early Termination Fee

$9.95

Monthly Recurring Charge

(Note: The Early Termination Fee will not be charged if you end your contract early because you are moving out.)

Safe-Rate™ Analysis:

Safe-Rate™ Score: 10 out of 10

Our Safe-Rate™ Score for this plan is considered Very Good.

A higher Safe-Rate™ score means more predictable pricing and fewer surprises on your bill.

The table below estimates what your average price per kWh would be for different monthly energy usage:

Monthly Usage	250 kWh	500 kWh	750 kWh	1000 kWh	1250 kWh	1500 kWh	1750 kWh	2000 kWh	2250 kWh	2500 kWh	2750 kWh	3000 kWh
Average Price Per kWh	21.2¢	18.3¢	17.3¢	15.8¢	15.7¢	15.6¢	15.6¢	15.5¢	15.5¢	15.5¢	15.5¢	15.5¢

TruBill™ Estimations

Using our TruBill™ algorithm, we estimate your monthly electricity bill based on typical home energy usage.

The Typical Monthly Usage column shows your usage during average weather — not too hot, not too cold. Because Texas summers drive AC usage up and mild months bring it down, your actual bill will vary. Minimum reflects your lowest expected bill in mild months; Maximum reflects peak summer; Average is the estimated mean across all twelve months.

Typical Monthly Usage	Minimum Bill	Maximum Bill	Average Bill	Average Annual Cost
Small Homes (500-1,200 sq. ft.) - Apartments, Condos, Starter Homes
250 kWh	$47.72	$84.14	$62.00	$744.00
500 kWh	$80.58	$153.44	$110.00	$1,320.00
750 kWh	$113.45	$212.78	$154.00	$1,848.00
1000 kWh	$146.32	$282.07	$197.00	$2,364.00
Average Homes (1,300-2,200 sq. ft.) - Typical 3-4 Bedroom Family Homes
1250 kWh	$169.24	$351.36	$242.00	$2,904.00
1500 kWh	$202.10	$420.66	$289.00	$3,468.00
1750 kWh	$234.97	$489.95	$337.00	$4,044.00
2000 kWh	$267.84	$559.24	$384.00	$4,608.00
Large Homes (2,300-3,500+ sq. ft.) - Multi-AC Homes, Large Families
2250 kWh	$300.71	$628.54	$431.00	$5,172.00
2500 kWh	$333.57	$697.83	$479.00	$5,748.00
2750 kWh	$366.44	$767.12	$526.00	$6,312.00
3000 kWh	$399.31	$836.42	$573.00	$6,876.00

Energy Guide For Cost Range of Similar Plans

Advertised Rate Cost at 1000 kWh

Your Plan's Cost: 15.8¢

11.7¢

Lowest Rate

13.2¢

14.7¢

16.1¢

17.6¢

19.1¢

Highest Rate

25th percentile of plans (13.4¢)

75th percentile of plans (15.2¢)

Our Assessment:

This is a "No Gimmicks" Fixed Rate plan which means you have a consistent energy charge of 10.2¢ per kWh no matter how much (or little) energy you use.

You will have more predictable bill based solely on your usage.

Plan Renewal:

If you order this plan and start it today, you will be up for renewal 12 months from now in August of 2027.

You might consider a different length plan, because this plan will expire in August when rates are seasonally higher.

Electricity rates are generally highest from June through September.

Rates as of Aug 07, 2026 at 08:15 PM

Our Take on Reliant Energy

Our Rating:

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How We Rate

We aggregate data from multiple sources, including our customer reviews, rates, Public Utility Commission statistics, JD Power ratings, Better Business Bureau, and surveys.

Reliant routinely ranks in our top 5 "Best Electricity Companies" in Texas. Reliant is big. And thats good and bad. On the good side: Big company stability, Some inovative plans, lots of ways to pay your bill, an app, usage tracking, and modern online conveniences youd expect from a top company. Downside: Its a premium brand. That means you pay higher rates. 20% on average.

Reliant has Appeared on our "Best Electricity Companies in Texas" list 5 times in the last 8 years. So they are a perenial favorite and a top brand in Texas. While their sub-brands, i.e.: Cirro, Discount Power, etc target "value seeking" customers within their respective markets.

As a premium brand, Reliant's rates are generally 20% higher than the market average. Matthew Mcconaughey's voice on TV ads directed by David LaChapelle are not cheap. Reliant is one of the dominant Retail Electricity Providers in Texas serving over 1.5 million Texans. Reliant is owned by NRG Corporation (NYSE: NRG), based in Houston, Texas. NRG owns and operates a number of Texas electricity companies, including: Reliant Energy, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Cirro Energy, Stream Energy, Discount Power, Xoom Energy and in recent years has acquired the customers of Electricity Texas, YEP Energy and Value Power.

As the largest electricity retailer in Texas, Reliant gets the majority of negative reviews. Reliant's risk, operations and management systems are market leaders. This level of corporate efficiency and overall size leads to higher negative reviews. In other words, Reliant may disconnect power for non-payment in one day that many retailers turn on in a month. We recognize and adjust for this in our rankings, while leaving customer reviews stand on their own.

Yes, Reliant Energy sells electricity for all sizes of business in Texas under the NRG brand. Rates are very competitive and generally are 20% less than the market rate for residential electricity Service. Check out our commercial energy marketplace and see how much you can save on your business electricity bill

Pros

thumb_upLargest Electricity Retailer in Texas
thumb_upInnovative Products (Free Nights, EV Charging Plans)
thumb_upCommunity Support

Cons

thumb_downHighest Market Prices
thumb_down Confusing "Free" Plans
thumb_downHigh Rates for Apartment Dwellers

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How to Shop Smart

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If you have 2 meters they are a pain to deal with.

Overall Rating:

Plans & Pricing
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Likely to Recommend

Reliant PO Box 3765 Houston TX. This company might be fine if you live in a house or apartment with only 1 meter. If you have a house and an out building with a separate meter they can be difficult to deal with. I have 2 meters at my residence. I have never had a problem with TXU. I got one bill and it was correct. Reliant offered me $600 credit if i switched. I called and signed up. I got switched around and told that I would have what they call a collective account. (That is Bad News) They applied the credit to one meter and said that my balance was $0. Then they sent me a disconnect notice. After a long phone time I found out that I owed more money so we paid it and they charged us a late fee. I had the same problem when they applied the second half of the credit. Every time you call them they send you a worthless survey. The people are always polite and try to be helpful but the system is broken and they can't fix it. You can't get your bill by email. You can wait for a paper bill but if you miss it because of travel or it gets lost in the mail they want to shut off your electric. I have been calling them to get the bill amount but you can't trust them to get it right. This month we had to pay twice because the amount I got on the phone was $16.22 short. It is not a big problem if you stay on top of it but if you don't you risk having your electric shut off. If they are not a lot cheaper than anyone else i am leaving Reliant.

— Daniel George from Fort Worth, TX on February 28th, 2025

Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience. We're sorry to hear that we fell short of your expectations. We would like the opportunity to learn more and see if there's anything we can do to help. Please contact us at 866-222-7100 or via secure chat https://chat.reliant.com/system/templates/chat/Reliant/index.html?entryPointId=1017&templateName=Reliant&ver=v11&locale=en-US

— Reliant on March 4th, 2025

Don't expect referral reward

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Likely to Recommend

5 Months and no reward. Called several times and was told I needed to wait more time. If what they are most recently promising is true, (as if I believe them) I won't see the reward until 6 months have passed. They are now offering me another $50 to renew my plan. They spend lots of money promoting this, but don't deliver. What gives?

— Rick from Mission, TX on May 31st, 2024

— Reliant on July 1st, 2024

Reliant Electricity Plans

Houston - Centerpoint Service Area Plans

Plan	Term	Rate
Reliant Basic Power 12 plan	12/months	15.8^¢/kWh
Reliant Basic Power 24 plan	24/months	15.8^¢/kWh

Rates as of Aug 07, 2026 at 08:15 PM

Dallas - Oncor Service Area Plans

Plan	Term	Rate
Reliant Basic Power 12 plan	12/months	16.1^¢/kWh
Reliant Basic Power 24 plan	24/months	16.1^¢/kWh

Rates as of Aug 07, 2026 at 08:15 PM

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Reliant Plan Analysis

Reliant Basic Power 24 plan

More Information

Our Rating:

Plan Term: 24 Months

Plan Type: Fixed Rate

Reliant's Base Power 24 plan is a fairly straightforward electricity Plan. It's a 24 month plan, or two years, so it has a $295 cancellation fee. The Energy Charge is actually pretty low, definitely competitive with the current market. The only interesting thing is that it has a monthly recurring charge that changes depending on usage. If a customer uses less than 1,000 kWh a month, the charge is $9.99. If they use more than 1k kWh in a month, the base monthly charge is $0.00. It's a pretty good plan.

thumb_upPros:

Flat Rate, no Bill Surprises

thumb_downCons:

Sliding/Variable Monthly Usage Charge