The best review categories for Southwest Power & Light are the order experience, with an average of 3.1 stars, and their plans and pricing, with an average of 2.9 stars.
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Great Customer Service
Sierra in Customer service was great. Answered all my questions and was cheerful and professional. Thanks!!! |
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David T
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Houston, TX
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July 27th, 2021

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Great Customer Service
Sierra in Customer service was great. Answered all my questions and was cheerful and professional. Thanks!!! |
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David T
from
Houston, TX
on
July 27th, 2021

— Southwest Power & Light
No problems, great rate.
I signed up with them almost 3 years ago after Breeze went under. I used a spreadsheet and simulated my usage over a year with many different plans, including the ones some providers use to try to appear way low on power to choose, but only if you use exactly the 1000 or 2000 KwH amounts. I appreciate that they will bill a credit card without adding fees, which with rewards comes out to an additional 2-3% savings, and allows me another 20 days or so of flexibility as to when I am paying it. My Energy charge has always been exactly what the said and the distribution charges from Oncor have always passed through correctly. I do wish the invoice would itemize the Oncor charges, but using current EFL data from various providers to spot check, the distribution charges are always correct |
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Charlie
from
Pflugerville, TX
on
February 19th, 2021

— Southwest Power & Light
No problems.
Good price. Never had an issue with billing. Had to call once to get help with my online account. Good service. I really don't care what day they take my payment and I appreciate the discount for auto-pay. |
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FW
from
Clifton, TX
on
November 10th, 2020

— Southwest Power & Light
4 years
Been a customer about 5 years. First year had a trial plan. Had no issues. Have a 3600 sqf house, 2 units. Pool, Landscape lights; 3 car garage. Avg about $350 mo. Signed 2 back to back 24 mo plans. Find deregulation confusing, and shopping for a commodity. |
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Walnut Hill NA, Dallas
from
Dallas, TX
on
October 12th, 2020

— Southwest Power & Light
GREAT SUPPLIER
I have been with SWP&L for years and they offer the best rates. I have never had a problem with them and I recommend them all the time. |
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ReamesC
from
Frisco, TX
on
March 31st, 2017
Pasadena, Texas
I've been using Southwest Power & Light for several years and they are very good. I'm an electrical substation designers and their electricity is as good as anyone else. |
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Very Good Company
from
Pasadena, TX
on
March 30th, 2017
They were just fine!
I don't usually have the time to write reviews. Signed up with SW P & L 2 years ago online because of a very attractive rate. I was on autopay. Every month a got a statement showing how much my account was charged. I never had a problem or needed to call for anything. I enjoyed the low rates. As far as I'm concerned it was a no brainer. No problems at all! |
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FG
from
Plano
on
March 6th, 2015
8 YEARS of GREAT rates and service!!!
Reading all the bad reviews is surprising! I signed up with SWPL 8 years ago and the highest my bill has EVER been for my 2 bedroom home is $180! And that is only during the summer months in HOUSTON TEXAS! Average bill is well under $100 otherwise. I am pleased with the service and any time anyone shows up trying to get me to switch, I'm told they have never heard of SWPL and then I send them on their way. The only downfall I can list is the high deposit ($390) but once you pay your bill on time for 12 consecutive months w/out a late/disconnect notice generated, they refund half of the deposit back to you! I recommend SWPL to everyone who asks me about power company options. (= |
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Denise Valentine
from
Houston
on
August 16th, 2014
Great
Unsure why people are having problems. Sign up for a term (you know there's a cancelation charge) and pay on time. I have used SWPL for almost 3 years and never had an issue. Saved $ hundreds (if not thousands) in that time v's TXU. Always check each year to compare there rates prior to renewing and they're great. |
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Todd
from
Dallas
on
August 22nd, 2012
Economical and friendly
I have had Southwest Power & Light for one year and they were great. Paying my bill online was quick and efficient. If I had to call it in, they were friendly and you were able to speak to a live person fairly quickly. I would recommend. My bill was quite a bit lower than it had been in a while. |
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Kim
from
Wylie
on
July 29th, 2012
Most Recent 4 Star Reviews
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Always room for improvement but SWPL is a keeper
Only 2 "complaints" I might offer: 1. Their auto-billing drafts my checking account 10 days before payment is due. Only reason a company would do this is to play the float game they have our money for 10 days to invest elsewhere. It adds up to quite a lot. Really no call for this from a utility company. But I can live with it, and do, and it's not really a complaint. 2. My contract is coming to an end in 5 months. I like SWPL so much I'd like to extend that contract, or, start a new one with them effective 5 months from now. Just trying to get the best price at the moment. But they, like most providers, won't talk contracts until 30 days before expiration. What a shame a decent provider with a good price risks losing a satisfied customer because of what rates may be 4 months from now. Again, not a complaint, but it sure seems like a less than intelligent way to conduct business. |
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TxFeller
from
Denton, TX
on
July 19th, 2021

— Southwest Power & Light
Great Company
I had this company for 2 years without any problems, however i get these new promotions and decided to change, BIG MISTAKE, southwest is fair and does not give you extra charges, it is what it is all the time, I am going back to this company |
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Steve
from
Houston
on
June 30th, 2015
No problems with service
I have had SWP for 3 years and have had no problems. No hidden fees and rate is the same as quoted. Payment comes out automatically from checking account each month for a 5% discount and a color chart shows your usage to compare to year prior. Not sure why others are having problems. Have not needed customer service. I am looking for the best rate now as it is time to renew or switch. |
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Jane
from
Houston
on
August 16th, 2013
No problems so far.
I've had Southwest P&L for about 18 months now. I pay them on-time and they give me electricity at a decent price. It's really not that difficult. |
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A Customer
from
Mesquite
on
June 25th, 2012
Mickey in NRH
The switch over was seamless and we have yet to encounter a problem. We just renewed at a slightly better rate and probably will next year as well. |
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Mickey Oxford
from
Fort Worth
on
October 5th, 2011
Better than TXU
I have been a customer since 09-10 and I've had a 4.5 rating out of 5 experience with this company. The only negative I can say is they call you to remind you your payment is due as if you didn't know this already.
I have spoken with customer service on five ocassions and have had a great experience each time. So, YES I will recommend them to others unless their pricing structure were to get out of hand. After all, most people do kick the cat... |
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Andy Davis
from
on
May 2nd, 2011
Very nice
I signed up for their 100% renewable 1 year contract about a year ago and have been very pleased so far. I have been able to do everything online so far and have not needed to contact customer service for anything. I know that this has more to do with Oncor than SW P&L, but during the rolling blackouts caused by the major snowstorm this year, my house did not lose power once. The only thing that they could do better in my opinion is to provide an option to not receive paper statements. |
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Troy
from
Richardson
on
February 28th, 2011
Great customer service.
I have been with them for six months and hey have some of the best rates in my area. Customer service is very easy to work with. I have always been able to reach a live person in less than 1 minute and it's NOT someone from some far off land. They are always very friendly and helpful. One note though, they can only be reached during normal business hours. But if it's a power outage or emergency you will be directed to the electric distributor. |
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Charles
from
Mexia
on
July 29th, 2010
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Excessive and Dumb Fees
Not wasting anymore time on this company and that includes this write up so it's short and sweet. I'm in the energy industry and these guys aren't doing some very customer friendly things. |
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Rocky
from
Cypress, TX
on
July 13th, 2021

— Southwest Power & Light
Up and Down
First I get a bill (after 1 week and 4 days of service) which has the rate without my discount and plus a service fee. When I call to ask why the bill was so high, the only response got was that I didn't use enough electricity. So I end up having to call every month to find out why my bill was so high, they just gave me the run around. My rate is supposed to be 8.4 yet my bill consistently shows I'm being billed anywhere from 9-11.2. Still no one has an answer!! I was with them a year before this and had no problems. As soon as I renewed it was all downhill. I work part time and in school full time. I'm barely ever home, yet my bill looks like I live in a big house with at least 3 other people. I won't be renewing when this contract it up. I regret every resigning!! |
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Fed Up
from
Arligton
on
April 23rd, 2013
Good interfaces for billing but must read the Fact Sheet, High Pricing
I live alone and use less than 1000 kWh per billing cycle. I get ripped on monthly charges and the highest rates. This would be cost effective, like all other plans, to use 1000 or 2000+ kWh... then you get the advertised rate. However, their online system for billing / payment management is easy and I was able to get a hold of someone whenever I need customer service. My contract ends tomorrow and I'm switcing to a company with better rates. When your contract is up, be prepared that they call endlessly to renew. |
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Connie
from
Houston
on
April 15th, 2013
Watch your rate on your bill CLOSELY
I was promised 8.6 cents if I signed up for autopay (the discount for autopay was .5 cents). The first month they 'forgot' to put me on autopay and I had to pay 11.9 cents because it was a partial month and I didn't use enough electricity to get the lower rate (I was only with SWPL for a week). I didn't appreciate that they wouldn't prorate it. The second month, I was on autopay and got charged 9.3 cents. They said their system runs a month behind on the autopay credit, so the autopay discount wouldn't take for another month. Another ripoff as far as I'm concerned. They also said that all electric companies require you to use 2,000 kwhs to get the advertised rate, which is why I got charged 9.3 cents instead of 9.1 cents. I didn't print out the original electricity facts label and it has changed several times in the last two months, but I sure don't remember it that way. I've used a half dozen companies in the last fifteen years, this one seems especially devious to me. Also, their website is terrible. Four of the last five times I tried to access my bill, every link I clicked on timed out instead of taking me to the webpages. |
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Mel
from
San Angelo
on
April 1st, 2013
No hidden fees, just confusing statement
I've read several reviews here about how this company charges hidden fees. This is not the case. The company breaks down its fees into two categories. One is the category it charges you for your electricity and the other is the "Utility fee" which is the amount it has to pay the company that generates the power. All other companies combine these together for one charge. So at first look, it seems you've been hit with a high fee. But when you examine closer, you see the two fees are simply categorized. The average poorly educated Texan is incapable of making this distinction and feels they have been ripped off. The company offers very good rates and I was able to lock in a 3-year deal which I am quite happy about. |
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RA
from
Abilene
on
October 19th, 2012
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Billing and auto pay
By law we have 16 days to pay utility bills. If you have auto pay, for best rates, the due date on your bill complies with the law. However, Southwest takes the money from account a week earlier. My bill indicates for power outage call Center Point. What does Southwest do.....just take your money, |
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Marvin
from
Fulshear, TX
on
July 30th, 2020

Information regarding the draft date of payments are disclosed on each invoice and included in our Terms of Service (TOS).
Regarding outages, no matter your choice in Retail Electric Provider (REP), the lines, meters and distribution of the electricity is preformed by the TDSP (CenterPoint Energy) and in most cases REPs ask customers' to contact them directly for any outages in order to resolve them as quickly as possible.
If you have any other concerns or would like to speak to an agent bout our service, we are available M-F 830am to 530pm cst at 866.941.7975.
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Hidden fees, they try to get as much as possible out of you
I would NOT recommend this company!!! They have lots of hidden fees and even just making a payment, there is a charge for that too......talk about a disgusting company to do that to their clients!!! I will NOT do business with a company that charges you a fee to take your payment! Look out for hidden fees and watch your pocket book as they will take as much $$ for anything.....Money hungry and dishonest!!! |
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Josef
from
Houston, TX
on
January 3rd, 2019
Hiddens fees
They charge a Utility Charge every month and it
fluctuates. The charges are not broken down so I don't know what I am charged for. |
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Dtl
from
Houston
on
December 16th, 2010
Delivery charge is way too high
Look out for the delivery charge it was almost as much as my electricity charge! Cancelled after 1 month despite $175 charge. Ripoff!!!!!!!!! |
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Paul Anthony
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Worst power Company i ever had
My bill has doubled ever since i renewed my contract. they keep trying to blame the summer heat, but my bill is doubled from last summer.they also took money out my account that was not due and i had to wait until it was reversed.dont use autopay!!! they will steal your money. the non autopay fee is an extra $10 tho.its really a lose lose situation |
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Houston Citizen
from
Houston, TX
on
August 24th, 2021
Never again
This has been the worst experience ive ever had with a electric provider. they automatically place you on mnth to mnth lease when your contract expires.and your rates will be raised.also i enrolled in autopay and was charged extra money weeks before my bill was even due..with no type of reason for it.they offered me $25 for the inconvenience but my bill is sooo much higher than normally i dont even want the $25.im just thinking about paying the cancelation fee.which is already too high, as if we aren't already facing enough problems with the pandemic. why am i 1 person in small 1 bedroom paying 200 mnth |
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Citizen
from
Houston, TX
on
August 9th, 2021

Our records indicate that the Customer Care Manager that you spoke with has extended the lower fixed rate on your invoice billed at month to month and provided you with a credit of $42.32, and additionally offered you a $25 bill credit. The Terms of Service (TOS) provided to you at enrollment address your concern regarding continuation of your service after the fixed price term, as well as handling of payments for customers that elect to pay via Autopay.
Southwest Power and Light strives to always provide top notch customer care and we rank among the best on the State of Texas Scorecard among Retail Electric Providers (5 Circle Score).
We encourage you to contact our Customer Care department at 866.941.7975 and allow us another opportunity to further address your concerns.
— Southwest Power & Light
Never again
Not only are their fees excessive, they also will automatically put you on a mnth to mnth lease when your contract expires.also your rates will go up(almost double). horrible customer service and they dont care.it is the hardest company to get in touch with anybody.you will be on hold all day if you want to speak to an actual person |
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Marcus R
from
Houston, TX
on
August 6th, 2021

— Southwest Power & Light
Terrible - nothing else needed to say
Overcharge and takes forever to get anyone to respond with an accurate answer. Not worth it all - Go Elsewhere!!!!! |
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Gary
from
Rockwall, TX
on
September 14th, 2020

— Southwest Power & Light
Do NOT use this company! HIDDEN FEES, Take $$ out 1-2 weeks prior to due date!
You are required to sign up for AutoPay, but then they take out your bill 1 to 2 weeks early! When I asked to change the Auto Draft date, they said they could NOT do this because of when the meter is read. Wth?! Every other company I've worked with for Electricity power, ESPECIALLY if they require you to be on AutoDraft, can move the draft date. Ours was not due until the 2nd thru 5th, which would've been Perfect, but they were drawing it at the end of the month, on the 25th or 26th which was NOT cool! We did not have money in our acct so got charged fees for them drawing it EVEN though I specifically told them it needed to be the beginning of the month. **Another thing, they do Not have an itemized bill so you can not see what is happening. We were shocked with the 2nd bill being twice as much as the 1st & almost 3 times as much as our previous electric companies. They wrote & voicemessaged me back (they said), & said that they would allow me to switch providers withOUT charging me the early termination fee. I asked them to verify how I would be sure that they would keep their word. (well I had it in writing in an email). I switched am so Thankful. But am keeping an eye on my final bill. BEWARE this is TEXPO, Not Just Southwest Power & Light. |
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Believe In Power To Choose
from
Round Rock, TX
on
September 4th, 2020

If there is anything we can assist you with further please contact our Customer Care agents at 866.941.7975.
— Southwest Power & Light
HORRIBLE BILLING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
First they set up two different accounts and tried to charge me for not being on autopay when I was on autopay for the account they sent me via email to set up! Then they billed me twice for the same month of service on both accounts, only one bill came almost 6 weeks later. A manager told me that it was a "delayed bill due to Oncor." When I checked my bills, they had double billed me under both accounts for the same service period, even though I had paid the bill under the wrong account number. Interestingly the billing amounts for the same period were different. I have spent hours on the phone with this group trying to get their billing errors fixed and every time they tell me they finally have it straight, they manage to mess it up again. I regret ever signing up with them. |
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Horrible Billing Practices
from
Dallas, TX
on
October 18th, 2019
Horrible company
I went with them about a year ago. Set up for auto pay. My bills due date is the 20th and they pulled out of my acct on the 4th the first 3 months.. turned the auto pay off and I was charged a monthly fee on top of them upping my kilowatt price because I was no longer on auto pay. Wanted to pay the bill through the automated system and you have to use a checking account. Can't use a debit card. And they charge you $10 to pay the bill.. this company is horrible. I will pay the additional charge to switch to a new company... will be doing this first thing Monday morning. |
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Upset Customer
from
Wylie, TX
on
February 1st, 2019
Terrible Customer Service
I have had many unfortunate and disappointing dealings with their customer service. They have very limited hours. To speak to a supervisor they only offer a call back. Each time I call I get a different answer, usually they are all incorrect. The last straw was the change to the new website. The associate I spoke to as I tried to get access told me that as part of the recent change to their site, every client was forced to get a new Username. Either 1) that's true, then this creates a terrible customer experience or 2) it's not true, in that case it just goes to show the bad information you get with this company. |
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Steve In Texas
from
Grand Prairie, TX
on
January 2nd, 2019
Bait And Switch
SPL has dishonest marketing tactics - Please beware of monthly fees, which they won't disclose to you when signing up. My experience with this service provider is horrible - All they care about is getting your money rather than being upfront with their charges. Need to do a better job to inform subscribers of all fees involved. |
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Plan Name
from
Round Rock, TX
on
April 24th, 2017
Do Not Use SW Power & Light
My house was up for sale when my 2 year contract was soon to expire with SW Power & Light. I called weeks in advance of the contract expiration. I was mistakenly given the impression that it was a good idea to go to a month to month contract since I was moving soon. The customer service rep told me that my rate would go up a fraction of a cent. Instead my rate was doubled. During the period of time I repeatedly got calls from SW Power & Light Sales people who tried to get me to resign a new long term contract and NONE of them warned me that my rate would go up if I did not resign a long term contract (remember it doubled). I ended up switching to another company because they would not credit my bill for the amount they ripped me off. |
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Robert Mackey
from
Tomball
on
January 19th, 2017
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