When we run a Texas quote process, we submit your load profile to 30+ suppliers simultaneously. They compete. You compare. We explain what each offer actually means.
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The Case for Switching Suppliers in Texas
Texas passed Senate Bill 7 (1999), live 2002, opening the commercial electricity market to retail competition. Today, Oncor, CenterPoint Energy, AEP Texas deliver power through wires they own — but you choose the company that generates and prices that electricity. That's a retail energy supplier (REP), and there are 100+ competing for your business.
ERCOT is the only major US grid isolated from the Eastern and Western Interconnections — a deliberate political choice
The grid operator — ERCOT — runs the wholesale market where suppliers buy power in bulk. What they pay in that market, plus their margin and your delivery charges, determines your all-in rate. A broker's job is to know which suppliers are pricing aggressively at any given moment and lock that in before the window closes.
Texas Utilities vs. Retail Energy Suppliers
Over 100 licensed Retail Electric Providers (REPs) compete in ERCOT territory
Your utility (Oncor, CenterPoint Energy, AEP Texas) handles physical delivery and emergency response regardless of which supplier you choose. Oncor serves DFW/North Texas; CenterPoint serves Houston; AEP Texas serves West Texas and coastal areas; TNMP serves smaller territories The supply charge — typically the largest line item on commercial bills — is where your choice matters. Delivery and transmission charges are regulated and fixed by the state PUC.
None — ERCOT has no formal capacity market
How We Source Texas Energy Contracts
We run a structured quote process: pull your usage history (12 months minimum), identify your load profile and peak demand pattern, then submit to 30+ suppliers simultaneously. Suppliers compete. You get multiple offers within 24–48 hours with our plain-English translation of each.
We don't represent any single supplier. Our fee comes from the supplier you choose — standard in the industry and priced into every quote regardless of whether you use a broker. You pay nothing out of pocket and get a competitive process you wouldn't have time to run yourself.
Compare Texas commercial energy rates — no cost
We shop 30+ suppliers at no cost to you.
Pricing Structures in the Texas Market
Three main structures exist in Texas:
- Fixed-rate: Set price per kWh for the contract term (typically 12–36 months). Best for businesses that need budget certainty. Typical Texas range: 7–9 cents/kWh supply.
- Variable-rate: Floats with the wholesale market monthly. Can save money in low-price periods, but exposes you to spikes. Generally not recommended for most commercial accounts without a hedge strategy.
- Indexed contracts: Priced against a published index (Day-Ahead, NYMEX) plus a fixed adder. Transparent pricing, but requires understanding what you're tracking.
Provider of Last Resort (POLR) — above-market rates, no statewide default
Texas Market Risks and How Brokers Manage Them
Texas deregulated in 1999 under Senate Bill 7; competition went live 2002
ERCOT scarcity pricing events (e.g., Winter Storm Uri 2021) can spike variable rates dramatically
Natural gas note: Deregulated
Auto-renewal clauses, early termination fees, and demand charge structures vary significantly by supplier and contract. We read every contract before recommending it.
Common Questions About Texas Commercial Energy
Is commercial electricity deregulated in Texas?
Yes. Texas operates under retail energy choice, meaning commercial and industrial customers can choose their electricity supplier. Oncor, CenterPoint Energy still deliver the power; you're choosing who generates and prices it.
How many suppliers compete in the Texas commercial market?
There are 100+ licensed retail energy providers (REPs) active in Texas. We work with 30+ of them and can pull competing quotes for your account within 24–48 hours.
What are typical commercial electricity rates in Texas?
Commercial all-in rates in Texas typically run 7–9 cents/kWh supply depending on load size, contract term, and market timing. among the lowest in deregulated states
What grid manages electricity in Texas?
Texas is served by ERCOT. Only major US grid not interconnected with neighboring grids — by political design
What's the risk of a variable-rate contract in Texas?
ERCOT scarcity pricing events (e.g., Winter Storm Uri 2021) can spike variable rates dramatically
Cities We Serve in Texas
Texas by Industry
Energy use patterns vary significantly by business type. We've built resources for each major commercial sector in Texas: